原文
"If it depended on me, teacher," he said, standing before Anne with his
hands in his pockets and his beautiful little face shadowed with sudden
care, "You should have shortbread with a right good will. But it depends
on Mary Joe. I heard Grandma tell her before she left that she wasn't to
give me any shortcake because it was too rich for little boys' stomachs.
But maybe Mary Joe will cut some for you if I promise I won't eat any.
Let us hope for the best."
語彙など
- depend on:〜次第である
- shortbread:ショートブレッド(バターをたっぷり入れ厚めに焼いたさっくりしたバタークッキー)
- with a will:心から
- stomach:胃,食欲