But the procession, consisting of myself alone, did not go beyond the different rooms and the kitchen. I did not go into the loft6, because who ever heard of a grand imposing7 ceremony taking place in a loft? I would, however, have gladly gone into the garden to ask a blessing8 upon our rose trees, and the one apricot tree which grew there, but which never had any apricots on it; only the notorious intolerance of that little bantam-cock prevented the procession venturing out of doors.
When I met my mother, as I marched about the passages in pomp, she would smile kindly9 at me, and kiss me as I passed. Then I would whisper in her ear, “Mamma, I should like to be a priest.”
“And why not, my darling,” would be her reply, “if it is your vocation10?”

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n.小教堂, (医院、监狱等的)附属礼拜堂( chapel的名词复数 );(在小教堂和附属礼拜堂举行的)礼拜仪式 | |
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n.围裙;工作裙 | |
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n.赞美诗,圣歌,颂歌( hymn的名词复数 ) | |
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n.赞美诗( anthem的名词复数 );圣歌;赞歌;颂歌 | |
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v.(指声音等)回荡于某处( resound的过去式和过去分词 );产生回响;(指某处)回荡着声音 | |
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n.祈神赐福;祷告;祝福,祝愿 | |
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