LITTLE WOMEN

I read a story of chapter 14. It was written about Happier days. Laurie came to the house and opened the door quietly. Then their father was there with him. The March family hugged each other for joy. Father and Mother sat happily togethter. Amy was drawing a picture of Meg and John, who were looking lovingly at each other. Beth lay on the floor, talking to her old friend, Mr Laurence. Jo sat in her favorite chair with a serious, quiet look on her face. Laurie smiled at her in the long mirrow that was opposite them both. And Jo smiled back.

THE End.

crossly:不機嫌に

"He was showing you how your John will act," answered Jo, crossly.

sensible: 常識がある、気が利く

The quiet Mr Brooke managed to persuade his friends that his plans were good and sensible,

then he proudly took Meg in to supper.

LITTLE WOMEN

SUMMARY OF THE STORY

I read a story of chapter 13. It was written about Laurie makes trouble. Meg received a letter from Mr Brooke. That was a love letter. But it was a sham letter by Laurie. Meg was very angry. Laurie apologized to her. And Meg forgave him.

meanwhile:それまでの間　　

Meg, meanwhile, was busy getting things ready for her father's return, but a change suddenly seemed to come over her.

LITTLE WOMEN

SUMMARY OF THE STORY

I read a story of chapter 11. It was written about Beth. Beth seemed to be very ill While Their mother went away to see her husband. First day, Beth's physical condition was worse. But during she saw a doctor, the fever was gone and she was good.

scarlet: bright red : You've had scarlet fever, haven't you?

I read a story of chapter 12 . It was written about little girls. Meg and Jo listened as their mother told them about their father's health, and Mr Brooke's promise to stay with him. Laurie went to give the good news to Amy at Aunt March's house. There were many happy little girls in the city that day.

how:あなたはなんて～なのだろう！　　"How quickly you guessed!" said Jo.

LITTLE WOMEN

SUMMART OF THE STORY

I read a story of chapter 9. It was written about a secrets. One October afternoon, Jo went to Laurie to meet by bus. He had a secret to tell her. It was that he know Meg's glove that lost at the picnic.



displeased:不機嫌にした　She stared at him, looking both surprised and displeased.

crossness:不機嫌　　"That was fun!" she said, forgetting her crossness in the enjoyment of a good run.





I read a story of chapter 10. It was written about a telegram. Hannah hurried into the room with a telegram. It was written that "Mrs March: Your husband is very ill. Come at once." Mrs March got things ready for the long journey. News of their father came through, at first telling them he was dangerously ill, but then saying he was slowly getting better.

LITTLE WOMEN

SUMMARY OF THE STORY

"The first of june, and the King family is going on holiday tomorrow!" said Meg. "I'm free for three months!" Aunt March went away for her holiday today too. Next day, Meg appeared at ten o'clock and ate breakfast alone. It was a lonely meal and the room was untidy, because Beth had not cleaned it. Jo went to the river with Laurie, then sat in the apple tree and read a book. Beth went to her piano, glad that she did not have to wash the cups and plates. Amy sat in the garden to draw. She went for a walk, got caught in the rain and came home very wet. Everyone said that it had been a delightful but unusually long day. The week seemed to get longer and longer with nothing much to do, and by Friday the girls were glad that it was nearly over. Mrs March gave Hannah a holiday, and when the girls got up Saturday, there was no breakfast ready, no fire in the kitchen, and no mother waiting for them. They had to look after themselves. They prepared the table. But the cooking was poor. Some days later, all four girls went on a picnic with Laurie and his tutor, Mr Brooke, and some other young people. It was a sunny day and they had their picnic on a hill, under some tree.

delightful:非常にうれしい　Everyone said that it had been a delightful but unusually long day.

tutor: 家庭教師　　　　　I work as a private tutor to elementary school children./ Some days later, all four girls went on a picnic with Laurie and his tutor, Mr Brook, and some other young people.

LITTLE WOMEN

A SUMMARY OF THE STORY

"It's hard for her to forgive you, Amy," said Meg. It was not far to the river, but Jo and Laurie were already skating when Amy arrived. Laurie was carefully skating along the edge of the ice and didn't see the younger girl. Amy skated out towards the smmother ice in the middle ofthe river. Jo saw Amy crash through the ice into the cold water. Jo tried to call Laurie, but her voice was gone, and for a second she could only stand and stare at the little bule hood of Amy's coat above the black water. Laurie skated past her. Jo fetched some wood and pulled it across the ice, while Laurie held Amy's head above the water. They got her out. Amy opend her eyes and held out Jo's arm, with a smile that went straight to Jo's heart. Neither of them said a word. but they held each other close, and everything was forgiven and forgotten. Annie Moffat did not forget her promised invitation, and one April day Meg went to stay at the Moffat's large house. Mr Moffat was a fat, friendly gentleman; and Mrs Moffat was a fat, friendly lady. They were all very kind to Meg and did their best to make her feel at home. At the party Meg got a lettter from Mother and flowers from Laurie. Her mother's loving words and Laurie's kindness made Meg feel much happier and she enjoyed the party very much.



hood:ずきん　 For a second she could stand and stare at the little bule hood of Amy's coat above the black water.

disappear:見えなくなる　He disappeared round the first bend in the river.

invitation:招待　Annie Moffat did not forget her promised invitation.

LITTLEWOMEN

A SUMMARY OF THE STORY

Laurie and the four girls were soon great friends.Brooke complained to the old gentleman that his student was always running across to see the Marches.The next day, Beth waited until the old and the young gentlemen both went out, then she ran across to the big house and found her way to the room with the besutiful piano. As soon as she began to play, she forgot her fears immediately in the delight which the music gave her. Beth went everyday. The next day, Beth went out for a walk, and when she came back the others were waiting for her. She was gaved a letter by everyone. She hurried to the house and they took her into the front room. "Look there!" everyone was saying at once. Beth looked and got the biggest surprise of her life. There was a lovely little piano. Beth sat down and beganto play, and everyone thought it was the most perfect piano they had ever heard. It was Mr Laurence that present her a piano. Beth thanked him. " Where are you going?" Amy asked Meg and Jo one afternoon. Amy wanted to come too, but Meg said " you can't. you're not invited." Jo quarreled with Amy. Next day, Jo wanted to get out of the house, so she picked up her skates and went next door to ask Laurie to take her skating. Amy heard them. " Jo promised to take me with her next time!" she complained.....



catch up with~:追いつく　　He can catch up with his studies later.
annoy:いらいらする　　　　 "Mow stop annoying us."
suppose:思う　　　　　　　　　"We could take her, I suppose.