情景英语:实用美语会话(六十三)
Michelle: I love my school. I have so many good friends there now. I wouldn't miss a day even if I were really sick. Susan: Come and sit down for a minute, Michelle. I'd like to talk to you about something. Something important. Michelle: What's wrong, Susan? Susan: Oh, there's nothing wrong, Michelle. But your dady and I are talking about something that I'd like your opinion about. Michelle: I know. I heard you talking about it the other night when I was trying on my new clothes. It's about moving to Los Angeles. Susan: You're right. How do you feel about it? Michelle: Well, I really wouldn't want to move, but…… Susan: But? Michelle: But if you and Daddy wanted to, I guess you know what's best for the family and for me. Susan: That's very considerate of you, Michelle. But what about your friends? Michelle: I'd miss them a lot, but I know what it feels like to miss someone. Susan: Honey, we don't have to move if you're no going to be happy about it. Michelle: Does Daddy want to move? Susan: I think so. He's going to tell us tonight about the job offer. Harry: Well, how was everybody's day today? Susan: Michelle was chosen to do the school poster for the play this year. Harry: Congratulations, Michelle! That's something! And how was your day, Susan? Susan: I see you're in a good mood. Why don't you tell us about your day. Harry: I met with Bill York. Susan: It's OK to talk about it, Harry. Michelle knows all about it. Harry: Really? Susan: Really, Harry. Michelle and I have all kinds of feelings about leaving New York, the family, and friends. But is you think you should take the job, we're behind you. Harry: What about Michelle's school? Susan: We'll move after the school term. Harry: What about her new friends? Michelle: I'll make new friends wherever we are as lon as we're together. Susan: We're a family, Harry. Whatever you think is right for you is right for us. Harry: I am so touched. The two of you are really something. Michelle: We love you, Daddy. Harry: And I love you. Susan: OK. Now, tell us about your talk with Mr. York. Did you take the job? Harry: Nope. Michelle: What? Susan: No? You didn't take it? Harry: No, I did not take the job. Michelle: But, Daddy, I thought…… Susan: Harry, you didn't turn it down because of me…… Michelle: Or me? Harry: No, no. I turned it down because of me. Susan: How's that? Harry: Well, I began to think about you and about Michelle, and then I asked myself, do I really want to work for the biggest company in the country? Susan: And? Harry: And I don't. I went into business for myself because I like being my own boss. I run my own company. I'm a big fish in a little pond. I'm not really sure I want to be a little fish in a big pond. Michelle: Oh, Daddy, does that mean we don't have to move? Harry: That's right, sweetheart. Susan: Are you sure? Harry: I couldn't be more sure, Susan. Susan: I'm glad if you are, Harry. Harry: And besides, how could I live in Los Angeles when all my favorite people live here? Susan: Your favorite people? Michelle: Who's that? Harry: The Stewart family, of course. |