原文
The cat was fed and put out. In the morning he was still on the
doorstep. On the doorstep he continued to sit, bolting in whenever the
door was opened. No coolness of welcome had the least effect on him;
of nobody save Anne did he take the least notice. Out of compassion the
girls fed him; but when a week had passed they decided that something
must be done. The cat's appearance had improved. His eye and cheek had
resumed their normal appearance; he was not quite so thin; and he had
been seen washing his face.
語彙など
- feed:〜に食物を与える
- bolt:急に駆け出す
- have an effect on:〜に影響する
- save:〜を除いて
- take notice:気に留める
- out of compassion:哀れみの気持ちから
- appearance:見栄え
- resume:取り戻す