17 News from Faraway Friends

CHAPTER 17 News from Faraway Friends It was a long winter, but finally May came. With Heidi's help, Peter had learned to read quite well. Grandmother now had the joy of hearing a hymn every day. Peter felt good about his learning and decided to go to school more regularly. Heidi had made a difference for both Grandmother and Peter. The sunshine had also made quite a difference. When the first signs of spring appeared, Heidi and Grandfather moved back to the mountain. The young girl and her

第十七章远方朋友的消息这是一个漫长的冬天，但五月终于来了。 在海蒂的帮助下，彼得已经学会了很好的阅读。 现在，祖母每天都能听到赞美诗。 彼得对自己的学习感觉很好，决定更有规律地去上学。 海蒂对奶奶和彼得都产生了影响。 阳光也起了很大的作用。 当春天的第一个迹象出现时，海蒂和爷爷搬回了山上。 年轻的女孩和她

grandfather began to prepare for their springtime company at once. It wasn't long before the letter from Clara arrived. It would be at least six weeks, but the visitors were coming! Clara and Grandmamma could hardly wait. The time until Clara's visit moved slowly, but finally it passed. Then came the day when a strange-looking parade was seen making its way up the mountain. In front were two men carrying a chair. A girl wrapped up in shawls sat on the chair. Behind her was a woman on a horse with a guide walking beside her. Next was a chair being pushed by another man. Finally there was a gentleman with such a bundle of shawls and furs on his back that it rose well above his head. "Here they come! Here they come!" shouted Heidi. She jumped with joy. It was indeed the guests from Frankfurt.

祖父立刻开始为他们春天的聚会做准备。 没过多久，克拉拉的信就到了。 至少要等六个星期，但是客人要来了！克拉拉和奶奶都等不及了。 克拉拉来访的时间过得很慢，但终于过去了。 后来有一天，人们看到一支奇怪的队伍正在上山。 前面有两个人扛着一把椅子。 一个裹着披肩的女孩坐在椅子上。 她身后是一个骑马的女人，旁边走着一个导游。 接下来是另一个人推着一把椅子。 最后来了一位先生，他背上的一捆披肩和皮草高过了他的头。 “他们来了！”他们来了！”海蒂喊道。 她高兴得跳了起来。确实是来自法兰克福的客人。

Clara and Grandmamma finally reached the hut and were introduced to Grandfather. Before long the four acted like old friends. While Grandfather and Grandmamma prepared the milk and toasted cheese for their meal, Heidi pushed Clara's chair to every spot she had ever described. Finally the group sat down to eat. "Do I really see you taking a second piece of toasted cheese, Clara?" Grandmamma asked with surprise. "Oh, it does taste so nice, Grandmamma— better than all the dishes we have at home." "It's the mountain air!" said Grandfather. "Everything seems better here." After the meal Heidi showed off the inside of the hut. She saved her bedroom for last. "It's delightful here, Heidi!" Grandmamma said. "From your bed you can look straight into the sky. Outside the fir trees are waving, and there is such a delicious smell around

克拉拉和奶奶终于到了小屋，被介绍给了爷爷。 不久，这四个人就像老朋友一样。 当爷爷和奶奶为他们的晚餐准备牛奶和烤奶酪时，海蒂把克拉拉的椅子推到了她曾经描述过的每一个地方。 最后大家坐下来吃饭。 “你真的要再吃一块烤奶酪吗，克拉拉？”奶奶惊奇地问。 “哦，它尝起来真好吃，奶奶——比我们家里所有的菜都好吃。” “这是山上的空气！”爷爷说。 “这里的一切似乎都好多了。” 吃完饭后，海蒂展示了小屋的内部。 她把卧室留到最后。 “这里真令人愉快，海蒂！”奶奶说。 “从床上你可以直视天空。 外面的冷杉树在摇曳，到处都是香味

you. I have never seen such a pleasant, cheerful bedroom." "I have been thinking," Grandfather said, "that if you were willing, Clara might remain up here. I am sure she would grow stronger. We would look after her well." "You are indeed kind. I thank you with my whole heart." Grandmamma took his hand and gave it a long and grateful shake. For the next half hour, there was much excitement. Grandmamma and Grandfather worked to get things ready. The shawls and blankets that the visitors had brought along made a perfect topping for the hay in Clara's bed. Clara and Heidi were almost too excited to speak. They giggled and watched as the two grown-ups worked carefully to make everything right. A short while later Grandmamma was up on her horse. She waved good-bye to the girls and promised to see them soon.

你。我从来没有见过这么舒适、这么愉快的卧室。” “我一直在想，”祖父说，“如果你愿意，克拉拉可以留在上面。 我相信她会变得更强壮。 我们会好好照顾她的。” “你真是太好了。我衷心地感谢你。” 奶奶握住他的手，感激地握了很久。 接下来的半个小时，大家都很兴奋。 奶奶和爷爷忙着把东西准备好。 客人们带来的披肩和毯子正好是克拉拉床上的干草。 克拉拉和海蒂激动得几乎说不出话来。 他们咯咯地笑着，看着两个大人小心翼翼地把一切都做好。 过了一会儿，奶奶上马了。 她向女孩们挥手告别，并答应很快去看她们。

That night as Clara lay in the hayloft, she looked through the round window and right into the middle of a shining cluster of stars. "Heidi, it's just as if we were in a high carriage and were going to drive straight into heaven." "The stars twinkle because they live up in heaven and are happy," Heidi answered. "Then the stars nod at us because they want us to be happy, too. You know, God fixes everything so we don't need to worry. All things will be fine in the end." The two children sat up, said their prayers, and put their heads down to rest. Clara lay awake for a long time, unable to believe the wonder of the day. She thanked God over and over again for making this day so fine.

那天晚上，克拉拉躺在干草垛上，透过圆窗，她看到了一簇闪亮的星星。 “海蒂，这就好像我们坐在一辆高大的马车里，径直驶向天堂。” “星星闪烁是因为它们住在天堂里，很快乐。”海蒂回答。 然后星星向我们点头，因为它们也希望我们快乐。 上帝会安排一切，所以我们不用担心。 最后一切都会好起来的。” 两个孩子坐起来，做了祷告，低下头休息。 克拉拉在床上睡了很长时间，无法相信这一天的奇迹。 她一遍又一遍地感谢上帝让今天如此美好。