Chapter 9

CHAPTER 9 Two months later, on a cool and clear October night, Abbi, Lydia, Daniel, and Barkley were on their way to Meadows' Meadows once again— this time, on a much happier mission. "Do you think a lot of people will show up?" Lydia asked. "Oh, I'm so nervous!" Abbi patted her friend's hand. "Don't worry. It's gonna be great." From the driver's seat, Uncle Walker said, "Everybody's been looking forward to this shindig. You kids really did something good here."

9两个月后，在一个凉爽晴朗的十月夜晚，阿比、丽迪雅、丹尼尔和巴克利又一次踏上了去梅多斯牧场的路上——这次的任务要愉快得多。 “你觉得会有很多人来吗？”利迪娅问。 “哦，我好紧张！”阿比拍了拍朋友的手。 “别担心。会很棒的。” 沃克叔叔坐在驾驶座上说：“大家都很期待这场舞会。 你们这些孩子真的做了一件好事。”

It had been Lydia's idea to try to help the farm. It had been Daniel's idea to throw a Halloween fundraiser. It had been Abbi's to stage another costume contest as the main event. The other alpaca farmers had heard about Ms. Margery's money troubles by then, and they were eager to help. Their enthusiasm for the plan was a huge relief. Abbi had been worried they might hold a grudge against Mr. Stevie or even Ms. Margery. But thankfully, everyone wanted what was best for the alpacas and for Meadows' Meadows. Abbi smiled widely as they got out of the car. The whole farm was decorated! Twinkly fairy lights were draped all around. Dozens of jack-o'-lanterns dotted the grounds. There were even rubber bats swooping down from the barn's eaves! A whole flock of them!

帮助农场是莉迪亚的主意。 举办万圣节募捐活动是丹尼尔的主意。 原来是阿比安排了另一场服装比赛作为主要活动。 其他养羊驼的农民都听说过阿勒斯女士的事。 那时玛芝莉正面临经济困难，他们很想帮忙。 他们对这个计划的热情让人松了一口气。 阿比一直担心，他们可能会对史蒂夫，甚至是邓文迪怀恨在心。 玛杰里。但值得庆幸的是，每个人都想为羊驼和梅多斯的牧场做最好的选择。 他们下了车，阿比露出了灿烂的笑容。 整个农场都装饰一新！周围挂满了闪烁的仙女灯。 几十个南瓜灯点缀在地上。 甚至有橡胶蝙蝠从谷仓的屋檐上俯冲下来！一大群！

Barkley and Uncle Walker strolled toward the food trucks in the parking lot while Abbi, Daniel, and Lydia headed toward the house. "Over here, kids!" Ms. Margery called from near the field where the three friends had found the missing alpacas. Those alpacas were grazing again. But this time, they were all in costume!

巴克利和沃克叔叔向停车场的餐车走去，而阿比、丹尼尔和莉迪亚则朝房子走去。 “过来，孩子们！”玛杰里女士从那三个朋友发现羊驼的地方附近打来电话。 那些羊驼又吃草了。 但这一次，他们都穿着戏服！

"Cuuuute!" Lydia cried as she ran over to the fence. The closest alpaca—dressed as a pirate—sniffed Lydia's outstretched hand, looking for treats. Daniel followed his sister at a much more leisurely pace, but his smile was just as bright as hers. Mr. Stevie walked up beside Abbi. "Want to feed them?" he asked, holding out a basket of carrots chopped into bite-size pieces.

“Cuuuute !”丽迪雅哭着跑向篱笆。 最近的羊驼——打扮成海盗——嗅着莉迪亚伸出的手，寻找食物。 丹尼尔跟在姐姐后面，步伐悠闲得多，但他的笑容和姐姐一样灿烂。 史蒂夫先生走到阿比身边。 “想喂它们吗？”他问，拿出一篮子切成一口大小的胡萝卜。

Abbi smiled and took a bag from the basket, then drove to the fence. People were wandering around and milling about. They all seemed to be enjoying the festivities. A few families were petting the sheep. Their wool had been dyed to make them look like other animals! There were zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and tiger stripes. Other people were bobbing for apples on the front porch. A few were taking pictures of the peacocks lounging like royalty near the main entrance. Mr. Stevie cleared his throat. "I just wanna thank you kids again for…well, for stopping me

阿比笑了笑，从篮子里拿了一个袋子，然后把车开到栅栏跟前。 人们四处游荡，四处乱逛。 他们似乎都很享受这个节日。 有几个家庭在抚摸羊群。 他们的羊毛被染色，使他们看起来像其他动物！有斑马条纹、猎豹斑点和老虎条纹。 其他人在前廊上抢苹果。 有几个人正在拍摄在正门附近像皇室一样懒洋洋地躺着的孔雀。 史蒂夫先生清了清嗓子。 “我只是想再次感谢你们……谢谢你们阻止了我

back then. I messed up, and I'm truly sorry for bringing y'all into the whole mess." Ms. Margery linked arms with her son. "You sure did mess up," she said. "But you set things to rights. I think everyone sees you're trying to make amends." Abbi smiled at the warmth in Ms. Margery's voice. She reached into the basket of carrots and picked a perfectly round slice. She extended her hand toward the nearest alpaca. An astronaut alpaca! Lydia rushed over and grabbed the carrot out of her hand. "Don't be silly! Alpaca in Wonderland would never dream of eating a carrot." Abbi gasped at the creature wearing the space suit. "This is Alpaca in Wonder-land? I didn't recognize him!" Mr. Stevie laughed. "He couldn't repeat the same costume twice, could he? He's Alpaca in Aerospace tonight." The alpaca looked toward the sky, as if searching for his next destination among the

然后回来。我搞砸了，我真的很抱歉把你们都牵扯进来。” 玛杰里女士挽着儿子的手。 “你确实搞砸了，”她说。 “可是你把事情摆正了。 我想每个人都看到你在努力弥补。” 阿比笑了笑，看到她的温暖。 玛杰里的声音。她把手伸进胡萝卜篮子里，摘了一片圆圆的。 她把手伸向最近的羊驼。 一只宇航员羊驼！莉迪亚冲过去，从她手里抢过胡萝卜。 “别傻了！”仙境里的羊驼永远不会想到吃胡萝卜。” 阿比对着这个穿着太空服的生物倒吸了一口冷气。 “这是仙境里的羊驼吗？” 我没认出他来！”史蒂夫先生笑了。 “他不可能把同样的戏服重复两次，对吧？” 他今晚是宇航部的羊驼。” 羊驼望着天空，好像在人群中寻找下一个目的地