原文
"I thought that myself," was her next astounding statement, "but I
wanted some one else's opinion to bolster mine up. I can't decide even
on my own appearance. Just as soon as I've decided that I'm pretty
I begin to feel miserably that I'm not. Besides, have a horrible old
great-aunt who is always saying to me, with a mournful sigh, 'You were
such a pretty baby. It's strange how children change when they grow up.'
I adore aunts, but I detest great-aunts. Please tell me quite often that
I am pretty, if you don't mind. I feel so much more comfortable when I
can believe I'm pretty. And I'll be just as obliging to you if you want
me to--I CAN be, with a clear conscience."
語彙など
- astounding:驚くべき
- bolster:強化する,支持する
- besides:そのうえ
- great-aunt:大叔母
- mournful:悲しげな
- adore:〜が大好きだ
- detest:ひどく嫌う
- be obliging to others:人に親切にする
- clear conscience:やましくない心