开心时刻：Roses for My Wife

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　　Roses for My Wife 给妻子的玫瑰
        　　On the way home one night, I spotted some fresh-cut roses outside a
florist's shop. After selecting a dozen and entering the shop, I was greeted by
a young saleswoman.
        　　一天晚上回家的路上，我看到一家花店外面有一些刚剪下来的玫瑰。我挑了一打，走进店里，一个年轻的女售货员跟我打了个招呼。
        　　"Are these for your wife, sir?" she asked.
        　　“先生，这些是送给你妻子的吗?”她问道。
        　　"Yes," I said.
        　　“是的，”我说。
        　　"For her birthday?" she asked.
        　　“她的生日?”她问。
        　　"No," I replied.
        　　“不是，”我回答。
        　　"For your anniversary?"
        　　“你们的结婚纪念日?”
        　　"No," I said again.
        　　“不是，”我又答道。
        　　As I pocketed my change and headed toward the door, the young woman called
out, "I hope she forgives you."
        　　当我将找回的钱装进口袋，朝门口走去时，那年轻的女人冲我喊道：“希望她能原谅你。”
        　　Notes:
        　　spot 认出，发现
        　　fresh-cut 鲜切花
        　　florist 种花人
        　　saleswoman女售货员