原文
"Oh, thank you, Mr. Harrison. I'm so glad you are not vexed. I was
afraid you would be."
"And I suppose you were scared to death to come here and tell me, after the fuss I made yesterday, hey? But you mustn't mind me, I'm a terrible outspoken old fellow, that's all . . . awful apt to tell the truth, no matter if it is a bit plain."
"So is Mrs. Lynde," said Anne, before she could prevent herself.
語彙など
- vex:怒らせる
- be scared to death of:〜をひどく怖がる
- fuss:大騒ぎ
- outspoken:ずけずけ言う
- fellow:男
- apt:〜しがちである
- no matter if:たとえ〜でも
- plain:明白な
- prevent:抑える