原文
"Probably it's merely the effect of what he hears at home."
"Not altogether. Anthony is an independent little chap and makes up his own mind about things. He has always gone to men before and he says girl teachers are no good. Well, we'll see what patience and kindness will do. I like overcoming difficulties and teaching is really very interesting work. Paul Irving makes up for all that is lacking in the others. That child is a perfect darling, Gilbert, and a genius into the bargain. I'm persuaded the world will hear of him some day," concluded Anne in a tone of conviction.
語彙など
- merely:ただ単に
- effect:影響
- independent:自主性のある
- chap:男,やつ
- make up one's mind:考えをまとめる
- patience:忍耐
- overcome difficulties:困難に打ち勝つ
- make up for:埋め合わせる
- lack:欠けている
- genius:天才,才能
- into the bargain:おまけに,その上
- persuade:信じさせる
- conclude:話を結ぶ
- conviction:信念