原文
"Not a bit of fear of it," said Anne briskly, coming back from dreamland
to the affairs of practical life. "It is too firmly established for
that, especially since the older people are becoming so enthusiastic
about it. Look what they are doing this summer for their lawns and
lanes. Besides, I'll be watching for hints at Redmond and I'll write a
paper for it next winter and send it over. Don't take such a gloomy view
of things, Diana. And don't grudge me my little hour of gladness and
jubilation now. Later on, when I have to go away, I'll feel anything but
glad."
語彙など
- not a bit:少しも〜でない
- briskly:元気よく
- affairs:業務
- practical:現実的な
- firmly:しっかりと
- establish:設立する
- enthusiastic about:〜に熱心な
- lawn:芝生
- lane:小道
- besides:おまけに
- gloomy:悲観的な
- grudge:妬む
- jubilation:歓喜
- later on:後で
- anything but:決して〜ではない