The ring of the doorbell was so unexpected that Stella had to stifle a small scream of surprise. Now who could possibly be calling on her? She opened the wooden doorand stared through the window of the storm door with consternation.

• 门铃声来得那么突然，斯特拉不得不克制住一小声惊奇的尖叫。谁可能来看她呢?她打开木门，带着惊恐的心情从玻璃风门往外瞧。