Audiobook Dictation: “On which account, said the Major…”

"On which account," said the Major, grasping the little man's hand most cordially, "I'll love Uncle John like my own brother.

"Karena itu," kata sang Mayor sambil menjabat tangan pria kecil itu dengan sangat hangat, "aku akan menyayangi Paman John seperti saudaraku sendiri.

And surely," he added, his voice falling tenderly, "my dear Violet's brother must be my own.

Dan tentu saja," tambahnya, suaranya merendah dengan lembut, "saudara Violet-ku tersayang pasti saudaraku juga.

Welcome, sir, now and always, to our little home.

Selamat datang, Tuan, sekarang dan selamanya, di rumah kecil kami.

It's modest, sir; but wherever Patsy is the sun is sure to shine."

Sederhana saja, Tuan; tetapi di mana pun Patsy berada, matahari pasti bersinar."

'Twas the time of my life."

Itulah masa terindah dalam hidupku."

"And you're a dozen years younger, Major!" she cried, laughing, "and fit to dig into work like a pig in clover."

"Dan Ayah jadi selusin tahun lebih muda, Mayor!" serunya sambil tertawa, "dan siap terjun bekerja seperti babi di ladang semanggi."

His face grew grave.

Wajahnya menjadi serius.

"But how about the money, Patsy dear?" he asked.

"Tapi bagaimana dengan uangnya, Patsy sayang?" tanyanya.

"Did you get nothing out of Jane Merrick's estate?"

"Kau tidak mendapat apa-apa dari harta warisan Jane Merrick?"

"Not a nickle, Dad. 'Twas the best joke you ever knew.

"Sepeser pun tidak, Ayah. Itu lelucon paling lucu yang pernah Ayah tahu.