Audiobook Dictation: “The orchard was sparkling and rippling…”

The orchard was sparkling and rippling in the sun.

果樹園は陽を浴びてきらめき、さざ波のように揺れていた。

That invitation decided her.

その誘いで彼女の心は決まった。

She ran into the house, put on a short skirt and a pair of her husband's boots, caught up a tin pail and started for the orchard.

彼女は家に駆け込み、短いスカートをはいて夫のブーツを履くと、ブリキのバケツをつかんで果樹園へ向かった。

Emil had already begun work and was mowing vigorously.

エミルはすでに仕事を始めていて、勢いよく草を刈っていた。

When he saw her coming, he stopped and wiped his brow.

彼女が来るのを見ると、彼は手を止めて額をぬぐった。

His yellow canvas leggings and khaki trousers were splashed to the knees.

黄色いキャンバス地の脚絆とカーキのズボンは、膝まで泥はねがついていた。

"Don't let me disturb you, Emil.

「邪魔しないでね、エミル。

I'm going to pick cherries. Isn't everything beautiful after the rain?

さくらんぼを摘みに来たの。雨のあとって何もかもきれいじゃない？

Oh, but I'm glad to get this place mowed!

ああ、ここを刈ってもらえて本当にうれしい！

When I heard it raining in the night, I thought maybe you would come and do it for me to-day.

夜中に雨の音を聞いたとき、あなたが今日来てやってくれるんじゃないかと思ったの。