アンの青春 第十七章

CHAPTER XVII A Chapter of Accidents(24)

原文
"I don't believe they're coming after all," said Marilla crossly.

Anne and Diana sought comfort in each other's eyes.

At half past one Marilla again emerged from the parlor.

"Girls, we MUST have dinner. Everybody is hungry and it's no use waiting any longer. Priscilla and Mrs. Morgan are not coming, that's plain, and nothing is being improved by waiting."

語彙など
  • crossly:不機嫌に
  • seek comfort:慰安を求める
  • emerge from:〜から姿を現す
  • parlor:応接間
  • It is no use doing:〜してもしょうがない
  • plain:明白な
  • improve:改善する