The Mystery Wind

The Mystery Wind. Written by Cheryl Ryan. Illustrated by Hugh Armstrong.

《神秘的风》 作者：谢丽尔·瑞安 绘者：休·阿姆斯特朗

Land of the Poor The people of Togo were very poor. They struggled to put food on their tables, and they struggled to put clothing on their backs. Their roofs leaked, and cold winds blew through the weak walls of their houses.

贫穷的土地 多哥的百姓都非常穷苦。 他们拼尽全力才能让餐桌上有饭吃， 拼尽全力才能穿上蔽体的衣服。 他们的屋顶漏雨，寒风能穿过不结实的墙壁吹进屋里。

One young villager tried to help. Her name was Taba. She did what she could to make things better, but she was only one person. And while her deeds were good, they were never enough. If only I could do more to help my people, she said. I would be the happiest girl alive.

村里有个年轻的姑娘想要帮忙。 她的名字叫塔巴。 她竭尽所能想让大家的日子好起来， 可她只有一个人，力量太单薄。 虽然她做的事都很有意义， 但远远不够改善大家的处境。 “要是我能为乡亲们做更多事就好了。”她说。 那样我就是全世界最幸福的女孩了。

One day, Taba was tending goats high on a hillside above the village. A sudden wind came whistling through the valley.

有一天，塔巴在村子上方高高的山坡上放羊。 一阵风突然呼啸着吹过山谷。

A talking wind. The wind swirled around Taba. It was a warm wind, and it felt good against her skin. Then the wind began to speak to her in very hushed tones.

一只能说话的风。 风绕着塔巴打着转。 风暖暖的，吹在皮肤上舒服极了。 接着风开始用非常轻的声音对她说话。

Taba, it whispered, I have come to fulfill your wishes. For weeks I have blown high over the countryside and I have watched as you have helped your people. I know how you feel and I know you want to do more. I can help you.

“塔巴，”它轻声说，“我是来帮你实现愿望的。” 几周来我一直在乡野的上空吹拂，我看到了你为乡亲们做的所有事。 我明白你的心意，也知道你想做更多事。 我可以帮你。