3 Leaving Home

CHAPTER 3 Leaving Home The week before they sailed for England, Cedric did many things, thanks to his grandfather. He helped the very old apple- woman of ancient lineage by giving her a stove and a shawl and some money. When he gave her the money, she gasped. She could hardly believe her great fortune. Cedric also helped his friend Dick, the shoeshine boy. He went to the corner to tell him the news. He said that he had become a lord, and was in danger of being an earl if he

第三章离开家他们坐船去英国的前一周，塞德里克做了许多事，多亏了他的祖父。 他帮助了那个有着古老血统的老奶奶，给了她一个炉子、一条披肩和一些钱。 当他把钱给她时，她倒吸了一口气。 她简直不敢相信自己有这么大的运气。 塞德里克还帮助了他的朋友，擦鞋男孩迪克。 他走到街角告诉他这个消息。 他说他已经成为一名领主，如果他不这样做，就有可能成为伯爵

lived long enough. Dick jumped, and his cap fell off. "I didn't think I would like it myself," Cedric said. "But I like it better now that I'm used to it. The one who is the earl now—he's my grandfather— is very kind. He sent me a lot of money, and I've brought some so you can buy the business from Jake." Cedric tried to speak steadily, but his voice trembled a little. "Well, good-bye. And I hope business will be good. I'm sorry I'm going away. But I hope you'll write to me, because we were always good friends. And if you write, here's where you must send your letter." He gave Jake a slip of paper. "And my name isn't Cedric Errol anymore. It's Lord Fauntleroy and—and goodbye, Dick." Dick blinked his eyes to keep from crying. He was so surprised, he didn't know what to say. "I wish you wasn't goin' away," was all

活得够久了。迪克跳了起来，帽子掉了下来。 “我想我自己也不会喜欢的。”塞德里克说。 “但我现在更喜欢它了，因为我已经习惯了。 现在的伯爵——他是我的祖父——非常善良。 他给了我很多钱，我也带来了一些，这样你就可以从杰克手里买下公司了。” 塞德里克试图稳稳地说话，但他的声音有些颤抖。 “嗯,再见。我希望生意会很好。 对不起，我要走了。但我希望你会给我写信，因为我们一直是好朋友。 如果你要写信，你必须把信寄到这里。” 他给了杰克一张纸条。 “我也不再叫塞德里克·埃罗尔了。 我是方特勒罗伊勋爵——再见，迪克。” 迪克眨着眼睛不让自己哭出来。 他太惊讶了，不知道说什么好。 “我希望你不要走。

he got out. Then he blinked his eyes again. And when he opened them, Cedric was gone. Cedric also made Mr. Hobbs promise to write him, and gave him a gold watch and chain. Mr. Hobbs was depressed about his friend leaving. He felt funny about taking such an expensive gift. He laid the case on his stout knee and blew his nose several times. "There's something written on it," said Cedric. "It says 'From his oldest friend, Lord Fauntleroy, to Mr. Hobbs. When this you see, remember me.' I don't want you to forget me." Mr. Hobbs blew his nose very loudly again. "I won't forget you," he said. "And don't you forget me when you get among those British lords."

他下了车。然后他又眨了眨眼睛。 当他打开时，塞德里克已经不见了。 塞德里克还让霍布斯先生答应给他写信，并送给他一块金表和金链。 霍布斯先生对他朋友的离开感到沮丧。 他觉得拿这么贵重的礼物很可笑。 他把箱子放在粗壮的膝盖上，擤了几下鼻子。 “上面写了些什么。”塞德里克说。 “上面写着‘他的老朋友方特勒罗伊勋爵致霍布斯先生。 你们看见这些事的时候，就记念我。我不想让你忘记我。” 霍布斯先生又使劲擤鼻涕了。 “我不会忘记你的，”他说。 “你到了那些英国贵族中间，可别忘了我。”

"I shouldn't forget you whoever I was among," said Cedric. "I hope you will come see me sometime. I'm sure my grandfather would be pleased. You—you wouldn't stay away just because he's an earl, would you?" "I'd come to see you," replied Mr. Hobbs. So it was agreed that if Mr. Hobbs received an invitation from the earl to come and spend some time at Dorincourt Castle, he would ignore how he felt about earls and pack his suitcase right away. At last the day came for Cedric to leave for England. The trunks were taken to the ship, and the carriage waited at the door. When Mrs. Errol came downstairs, her eyes were large and wet. Her mouth

“我不会忘记你的，不管我和谁在一起。”塞德里克说。 “我希望你什么时候能来看我。 我相信我爷爷会很高兴的。 你——你不会因为他是伯爵就躲得远远的吧？”“我是来看你的，”霍布斯先生回答。 因此，大家一致认为，如果霍布斯收到伯爵的邀请，来多林库尔城堡待上一段时间，他就会忽略自己对伯爵的感觉，立即收拾行李。 塞德里克去英国的那一天终于到来了。 箱子被搬上了船，马车在门口等着。 埃罗尔太太下楼时，眼睛又大又湿。 她的嘴

trembled. Cedric put his arms around her. "We liked this little house, Dearest, didn't we?" he said. "And we will always like it, won't we?" "Yes, darling," she answered in a low voice. And then, before they knew it, they were on the ship. There was noise and confusion everywhere. Carriages were parked all along the shore. Big trunks and cases were being bumped down and dragged about. Sailors were hurrying to and fro. Officers were giving orders. Ladies and gentlemen and children and nurses were coming on board. Suddenly Cedric noticed someone coming toward him. It was a boy with something red in his hand. It was Dick! "I've run all the way," Dick said, out of breath. "Business has been prime. I bought this for you out o' what I made yesterday. It's a handkerchief."

震动。塞德里克搂住了她。 “我们喜欢这个小房子，亲爱的，是不是？”他说。 “我们会一直喜欢它的，不是吗？”“是的，亲爱的，"她低声回答。 然后，他们还没反应过来，就上了船。 到处都是嘈杂和混乱。 沿着海岸停满了马车。 大箱子和箱子被撞倒拖来拖去。 水手们来去匆匆。 军官们在发号施令。 女士们、先生们、孩子们和护士们纷纷上船。 突然，塞德里克注意到有人朝他走来。 那是一个男孩，手里拿着一个红色的东西。 是迪克！“我一路跑过来的，”迪克上气不接下气地说。 “生意一直很好。我用昨天赚的钱给你买了这个。 这是一块手帕。”

A bell rang and he leaped away before Cedric had time to speak. "Good-bye!" Dick panted. "I hope you like it!" A few seconds later, Cedric saw him struggle through the crowd and rush off the ship just in time. Dick stood on the shore and waved his cap as the ship started to pull away. Cedric waved his new handkerchief back. It was made of bright red silk, with purple horseshoes and horses' heads embroidered on it. "Good-bye, Dick!" he shouted, hoping his friend could still hear him. "Thank you!"

铃响了，塞德里克还没来得及说话，他就跳开了。 “再见!”迪克气喘。“我希望你喜欢！”几秒钟后，塞德里克看见他挣扎着穿过人群，及时地冲出了飞船。 船开动时，迪克站在岸上挥动着他的帽子。 塞德里克挥了挥他的新手帕。 它是用鲜红的丝绸做的，上面绣着紫色的马蹄铁和马头。 “再见，迪克！”他喊道，希望他的朋友还能听见。 “谢谢你!”