Meadow larks were springing straight up from the billows of grass into the high, clear sky, singing as they went.

草地上的百灵鸟从草丛中直冲上去， 飞向晴朗的高空，边飞边歌唱。

But it takes time, and I really am in great distress because of a sudden responsibility that's been sprung upon me from Australia; or I wouldn't trouble you-believe me I wouldn't.

但这需要时间， 我真的很痛苦， 因为突然从澳大利亚冒出来的责任； 否则我不会麻烦你——相信我， 我不会。