原文
"Avonlea school won't be the worse for a little new blood," said Marilla
drily, "and if this boy is anything like his father he'll be all right.
Steve Irving was the nicest boy that was ever raised in these parts,
though some people did call him proud. I should think Mrs. Irving would
be very glad to have the child. She has been very lonesome since her
husband died."
語彙など
- blood:血筋,家柄
- drily:素っ気なく,皮肉っぽく
- raise:〜を育てる
- proud:高慢な
- lonesome:ひとりで寂しい,心細い