アンの愛情 第四章

Chapter IV April's Lady(17)

原文
"A very good epitaph," commented Anne thoughtfully. "I wouldn't wish a better. We are all servants of some sort, and if the fact that we are faithful can be truthfully inscribed on our tombstones nothing more need be added. Here's a sorrowful little gray stone, Prissy--'to the memory of a favorite child.' And here is another 'erected to the memory of one who is buried elsewhere.' I wonder where that unknown grave is. Really, Pris, the graveyards of today will never be as interesting as this. You were right--I shall come here often. I love it already. I see we're not alone here--there's a girl down at the end of this avenue."

語彙など
  • epitaph:墓碑銘,墓誌
  • comment:論評する
  • faithful:誠実な,忠実な
  • inscribe:刻み込む
  • tombstone:墓石
  • to the memory of:〜をしのんで
  • favorite child:秘蔵っ子
  • erect:建築する
  • graveyard:墓地
  • avenue:並木道