アンの青春 第十九章

CHAPTER XIX Just a Happy Day(21)

原文
"And when the poor, foolish little dryad gets tired of the world and comes back to her tree HER heart will break," said Anne.

"Yes; but if dryads are foolish they must take the consequences, just as if they were real people," said Paul gravely. "Do you know what I think about the new moon, teacher? I think it is a little golden boat full of dreams."

語彙など
  • dryad:ドリュアス(木の精)
  • get tired of:〜が嫌になる
  • take the consequences:責任を取る,自業自得とあきらめる
  • gravely:おごそかに