原文
"Everybody knows it," said Ruby bitterly. "I know it--I've known it all
summer, though I wouldn't give in. And, oh, Anne"--she reached out and
caught Anne's hand pleadingly, impulsively--"I don't want to die. I'm
AFRAID to die."
"Why should you be afraid, Ruby?" asked Anne quietly.
語彙など
- bitterly:苦々しく
- give in:降参する
- pleadingly:懇願するように
- impulsively:衝動的に