12 A Concert and a Catastrophe

CHAPTER 12 A Concert and a Catastrophe Marilla, can I go over to see Diana for a minute?" asked Anne, rushing down from her room. "I don't want you running about after dark," Marilla said. "You saw Diana all day at school and you walked home together. What more do you need to say?" "But she wants to see me," pleaded Anne.

第十二章一场音乐会与一场灾难玛丽拉，我能过去看看黛安娜吗？”安妮从房间里冲下来问道。 “我不希望你天黑后跑来跑去，”玛丽拉说。 “你在学校看到戴安娜一整天，然后一起走回家。 你还有什么要说的吗？”“但她想见我，”安妮恳求道。

"She sent a message to me from her window with a candle. So many flashes mean a certain thing. Diana just flashed five times, which means she needs to see me right away." "Oh, very well, Anne," Marilla said finally. "I want you back here in ten minutes." Anne quickly put on her coat and boots and ran down the hill to meet Diana. She was back in the kitchen just ten minutes later, breathless and excited. "Oh, Marilla, can you believe it? Tomorrow is Diana's birthday and her mother says I can sleep overnight at their place. Diana's cousins are coming in and we're all going to a concert at the town hall." Anne could barely contain herself. "Don't get so excited, Anne," Marilla said. "I don't think staying up late and traveling to concerts in winter is a good idea."

“她从窗口拿着蜡烛给我捎了个信。 这么多次闪现都意味着某件事。 戴安娜刚刚闪过五次，这意味着她需要马上见我。” “哦，好吧，安妮，”玛丽拉最后说。 “我要你十分钟后回来。” 安妮迅速穿上大衣和靴子，跑下山去迎接黛安娜。 仅仅十分钟后，她就回到了厨房，激动得上气不接下气。 “哦，玛丽拉，你能相信吗？ 明天是戴安娜的生日，她妈妈说我可以在她们家过夜。 戴安娜的表兄妹们要来了，我们都要去市政厅听音乐会。” 安妮几乎控制不住自己。 “别那么激动，安妮，”玛丽拉说。 “我不认为在冬天熬夜去听音乐会是个好主意。”

"But it's a very special occasion," Anne pleaded. "Couldn't we make an exception? There will be speeches and stories. Prissy Andrews is reading a poem." "You heard what I said, Anne. Now, take off your boots and go to bed." Once again Matthew stepped in. When Anne was safely upstairs he told Marilla that he thought Anne should go to the concert. After a short talk, Marilla walked to Anne's room to say she had changed her mind. Anne, of course, was overjoyed. The next night's activities began with an "elegant tea" at Diana's house. Then they got dressed for their night out. Anne was a little sad because her dress was so plain next to Diana's, but not too sad. She was so excited about the evening's events that little else mattered. Diana's cousins arrived in a sleigh. Anne

“但这是一个非常特殊的场合，”安妮恳求道。 “我们不能破一次例吗？” 将会有演讲和故事。 普里西·安德鲁斯正在朗诵一首诗。” “你听到我说的话了，安妮。 现在，把靴子脱了，上床睡觉去吧。” 马修再一次介入。 当安妮安全地上楼后，他告诉玛丽拉，他认为安妮应该去听音乐会。 在简短的交谈之后，玛丽拉走到安妮的房间，说她改变了主意。 安妮当然是喜出望外。 第二天晚上的活动从在戴安娜家举行的“优雅茶会”开始。 然后他们穿上衣服，准备晚上出去玩。 安妮有点伤心，因为她的衣服在戴安娜的衣服旁边显得太朴素了，但并没有太伤心。 她对晚上的活动如此兴奋，别的都不重要了。 戴安娜的表兄弟们坐着雪橇来了。 安妮

and Diana joined them among the blankets and straw, marveling at the beautiful sunset as they rode. Anne paid close attention to every detail, every word spoken, because she knew this was a night to remember. The concert was a series of thrills—all the readings and songs. The one disappointment for Anne was Gilbert Blythe's reading. Anne picked up a library book and held it in front of her face. When he was finished, and the clapping was over, she returned the book to her lap. They returned to the Barrys' at eleven o'clock. The house was dark and quiet. Mr. Barry lit the hall lamp for them as they took off their coats and boots. Anne suggested a race to the bedroom. They ran toward Diana's room, giggling, flung open the door, and leaped onto the bed.

黛安娜也和他们一起坐在毯子和稻草中间，一边骑马一边欣赏着美丽的日落。 安妮密切关注着每一个细节，每一句话，因为她知道这是一个值得记住的夜晚。 音乐会是一系列令人兴奋的表演——所有的朗诵和歌曲。 唯一让安妮失望的是吉尔伯特·布莱斯的阅读。 安妮拿起一本图书馆的书，把它举到面前。 等他讲完，掌声也结束了，她把书放回膝上。 他们十一点回到巴里家。 屋子里又黑又安静。 当他们脱下外套和靴子时，巴里先生为他们点亮了大厅的灯。 安妮建议大家跑到卧室去。 他们咯咯地笑着跑向戴安娜的房间，猛地打开门，跳上了床。

And what did they find? Well, they weren't alone. As soon as they landed on the bed, they heard a muffled cry: "Merciful goodness!" The two girls, shocked and surprised, ran just as quickly out of the room. When they were in the hall, Diana said, "Oh no. It was Aunt Josephine. She wasn't meant to arrive until tomorrow. It's so terrible, Anne, but really, have you ever heard anything so funny?" Diana giggled. Unfortunately, Aunt Josephine didn't think it was funny. She was in a terrible mood the next morning. She had promised money for Diana's music lessons but this made her change her mind. "Why should I waste my money on such a rude girl?" she asked. Aunt Josephine was well known for her bad temper. On her rare visits, everyone

他们发现了什么？其实，他们并不孤单。 他们刚一躺到床上，就听见一声低沉的喊叫：“我的天哪！”两个女孩又震惊又惊讶，同样迅速地跑出了房间。 当他们在大厅里时，戴安娜说：“哦，不。 是约瑟芬姨妈打来的。她本该明天才到的。 这太可怕了，安妮，但说真的，你听过这么有趣的事吗？”戴安娜咯咯笑了。 不幸的是，约瑟芬阿姨不认为这很有趣。 第二天早上，她的情绪很糟糕。 她曾答应给黛安娜的音乐课钱，但这使她改变了主意。 “我为什么要把钱浪费在这样一个粗鲁的女孩身上？”她问道。 约瑟芬姨妈的坏脾气是出了名的。 在她罕见的访问中，每个人

treated her with care. There was no telling what might set her off. That was the last straw for Mrs. Barry. She told Diana that she couldn't play with Anne anymore; she was a bad influence on her daughter. "This will be our final good-bye," Diana cried. "Mother said we only have five minutes." Anne held her best friend's hands. They both wept. "Oh, Diana," Anne said through her tears. "This is all my fault. I'm always getting into trouble—and I've led you astray." "We've had so much fun!" Diana said. "You've done nothing wrong. You're the best friend— kindred spirit—that anyone could ask for. But Aunt Josephine is so angry. She can be ever so nice and generous when she wants, but has an awful temper. Mother doesn't like to cross her."

小心翼翼地对待她。谁也说不准什么事会使她生气。 这让巴瑞太太忍无可忍了。 她告诉戴安娜她不能再和安妮玩了；她对女儿有不良影响。 “这将是我们最后的告别，”戴安娜哭着说。 “妈妈说我们只有五分钟。” 安妮握住她最好的朋友的手。 他们俩都哭了。“哦，戴安娜，”安妮含着眼泪说。 “这都是我的错。我总是惹麻烦——我把你引入歧途了。” “我们玩得很开心！”黛安娜说。 “你没做错什么。 你是最好的朋友——志趣相投的人——任何人都可以要求得到。 可是约瑟芬姨妈很生气。 只要她愿意，她可以表现得非常好，非常慷慨，但脾气却很坏。 妈妈不喜欢惹她生气。”