In The Bus
Into the crowded bus came a stout woman, dressed in many colors, who squeezed into the vacant seat. Then a childish voice broke the silence.
“mummy, it’s a lady!”
“hush, dear,” said his mother:”I know it is!”
The small boy looked puzzed, “But, mummy,” he shrilled,”You just said to daddy,” what ever’s this object coming in?”
在公共汽车上
一个身材矮胖,衣着鲜艳的妇女挤进了一辆公共汽车,占据了车上唯一的空位。一个充满稚气的声音打破了车内的寂静。
“妈妈,她是一位阿姨。”
“嘘!小声点儿,宝贝儿。”他的母亲说:“这个我知道。”
这个小男孩看上去很迷惑。“但是,妈妈,‘他尖着嗓子说:”你刚才还在问爸爸,‘上来的是什么东西?’”