The next morning, Lily’s curiosity about the stone led her to visit Mrs. Hodge, Willowbrook’s oldest resident and unofficial village historian. Mrs. Hodge’s home was filled with old books, faded photos, and artifacts that hinted at stories from the past. When Lily showed her the stone, Mrs. Hodge’s eyes widened with recognition. “Ah,” she said, “you’ve found one of Eleanor Mayfield’s stones.”
Mrs. Hodge explained that Eleanor Mayfield was a young woman who had lived in Willowbrook over a hundred years ago. She was known for her kindness and her love of nature. Eleanor had a habit of carving small stones with her initials and leaving them in places she loved around the village, especially near the bridge. Each stone was a symbol of goodwill and hope, left for people who would come across them, and they soon became treasured by the village as symbols of her gentle spirit.
Inspired by the story, Lily decided to continue her search along the riverbank, hoping to find more stones and learn more about Eleanor’s life. Each stone, Mrs. Hodge explained, was thought to hold a special message that could bring a little happiness to those who found it. As Lily walked away from Mrs. Hodge’s house, the legend of Eleanor Mayfield lingered in her mind, and she felt more determined than ever to uncover the secrets hidden within Willowbrook.
Key Words:
historian - 历史学家
artifacts - 人工制品
recognition - 识别
goodwill - 善意
spirit - 精神
symbol - 象征
treasured - 被珍视的
inspired - 激发的
legend - 传说
determined - 决心的
中文译文：
第二天早上，对石头的好奇心驱使莉莉拜访了霍奇夫人——威洛布鲁克最年长的居民，也是村里的非官方历史学家。霍奇夫人的家里到处都是旧书、褪色的照片和暗示过去故事的人工制品。当莉莉展示那块石头时，霍奇夫人的眼睛睁大了，显然认出了它。“啊，”她说，“你发现了埃莉诺·梅菲尔德的一块石头。”
霍奇夫人解释道，埃莉诺·梅菲尔德是一位年轻女子，一百多年前曾生活在威洛布鲁克。她以善良和对大自然的热爱而闻名。埃莉诺有一个习惯，她会在小石头上刻上自己的首字母，并将它们留在她喜欢的地方，尤其是桥旁。每一块石头都是善意和希望的象征，留给那些会发现它们的人，不久之后它们便被村民们珍视，象征着她温柔的精神。
受到故事的启发，莉莉决定沿着河岸继续寻找，希望能找到更多的石头，了解埃莉诺的生活。霍奇夫人解释道，每块石头都被认为蕴含着一种特别的信息，能够给找到它的人带来一丝快乐。当莉莉走出霍奇夫人的家时，埃莉诺·梅菲尔德的传说仍萦绕在她心头，她比以往任何时候都更有决心去揭开威洛布鲁克隐藏的秘密。
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Book 5
读英文微小说，习得英语词汇 | Chapter 5: The Return Home
Book 6
读英文微小说，习得英语词汇 | Chapter 5: The Return of the King
Book 7
读英文微小说，习得英语词汇 | Chapter 5: Love in Full Bloom
Book 8
读英文微小说，习得英语词汇 | Chapter 5: A New Chapter
Book 9
读英文微小说，习得英语词汇 | Chapter 5: Finding Her Place
Book 10
读英文微小说，习得英语词汇 | Chapter 5: Back in the Game
Book 11
读英文微小说，习得英语词汇 | Chapter 5: The Secret of Room 207
Book 12
读英文微小说，习得英语词汇 | Chapter 5: More Than Friends
Book 13
