Louise Rennison: "Ketika kami mendekati gerbang Dother Hall, bel tua d...

"Ketika kami mendekati gerbang Dother Hall, bel tua di menara lonceng berbunyi. Aku berkata, "Aku harus masuk, sudah hampir jam sepuluh." Dia setengah berbalik dariku, kerah jaketnya menyembunyikan ekspresinya. Apakah dia marah? Kecewa? "Jo memandang dengan saksama dan aku berkata," Lapar? "Jo mengabaikanku, tetapi ketika dia lewat dengan bertindak menjauh dari Phil, dia membiarkan tangannya menampar kepalaku."

--- Louise Rennison

Versi Bahasa Inggris

As we drew near to the gates of Dother Hall the old bell in the belfry rang out. I said, 'I must go in, it's nigh on ten of the clock.' He half-turned away from me, his jacket collar hiding his expression. Was he angry? Disappointed?" Jo looked intently and I said, "Hungry?" Jo ignored me, but as she passed by acting out walking away from Phil, she allowed her hand to slap against my head.