美国语文第五册 第8期:温柔的手(3)

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　　What she said to her I did not hear, for the brief words were uttered in a low voice; 那些话语很轻，我听不见她对母亲说了什么，

　　but I noticed, as she spoke², one small, fair hand rested on the woman's hand. 不过，我留意到，那姑娘说话的当口，她那小巧美丽的手已搭在那妇人的手上。

　　Was there magic in that touch? 这就是触摸的神奇？

　　The woman's repulsive³ aspect changed into one of kindly⁴ welcome, 那妇人反感冷淡的口吻转瞬变得柔和亲近，

　　and she said, "Yes, it's a long way to G—. I guess we can find a place for him." “是的，去G地的路还远着呢，我想，我们是得给他安排住下。”

　　Many times more during that evening, did I observe the magic power of that hand and voice—the one gentle yet potent⁵ as the other. 就在那个晚上，我确实留心到那双手、那个声音的神奇——温柔中透出强势力量。

　　On the next morning, breakfast being over, 次日清早，早饭后，

　　I was preparing to take my departure when my host informed me that if I would wait for half an hour  我打算告辞，男主人突然告诉我，如果我可以等半个小时的话，

　　he would give me a ride in his wagon⁶ to G—, as business required him to go there. 他可以捎带我去G地，他要赶着马车去G地办事。

　　I was very well pleased to accept of the invitation. 我自然非常高兴地接受了他的好意。

　　In due time, the farmer's wagon was driven into the road before the house, and I was invited to get in. 约定的时间到了，那农夫的马车来到屋前路上，我受邀上车后，

　　I noticed the horse as a rough-looking Canadian pony⁷, with a certain air of stubborn endurance. 这才看见那匹驾辕的马驹，那马驹面部粗糙，属于加拿大品种，具有顽强忍耐的优良品性。

　　As the farmer took his seat by my side, the family came to the door to see us off. 农夫上了车，坐在我身边，全家人走出门来给我们送行。

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