情景英语:实用美语会话(六十四)
Marilyn: "Rock-a-bye, baby, on the tree top, When the wind blows. The cradle will rock. When the bough breaks, The cradle will fall, And down will come baby, Cradle and all." Richard: Hi, Marilyn. What are you doing? Marilyn: Just sketching. I've been thinking a lot about our responsibilities in the past few weeks. Richard: I never stop thinking about them. Marilyn: I've been wrestling with question of whether I go back to work or not. Richard: I see. Marilyn: And I'm torn. I really want to go back to work, use my talents, and pursue my career in fashion design like we as a fulltime mother, especially when he's a baby. Richard: I really understand, Marilyn, But you never have to worry about Max. There's Mother and Grandpa……and I can always arrange my photo schedule around your schedule, if that will help. Marilyn: It's not the same, Richard. Richard: Have you discussed going back to work with your boss? Marilyn: Rita Mae called yesterday. Richard: Ah! That's what's got you thinking, isn't it? Marilyn: She wants to know when I think I'll be returning to the boutique. Richard: And you said……? Marilyn: I said I'd give her an answer in a few days……that I wasn't sure. Richard: I'm sure Rita Mae will understand and wait until you're ready to go back to work. Marilyn: Well, maybe she will, and maybe she won't. Who knows? If I don't accept her offer, maybe she'll find someone else in the meantime, and when I'm ready to go back, there won't be a job for me. Richard: That's something to consider. You've got yourself to think about, too. Marilyn: But I am thinking about myself. Don't you see? Richard: What do you mean? Marilyn: It's not just the job. It's also my career as Max's mother. That's the way I look at it. I have two career opportunities at the same time. My career as a fashion Designer and my career as a mother. Richard: I never really thought about being a mother as a career. I guess you do have two career opportunities and a decision to make. Marilyn: I hear Max. Richard: I'll go to him. Marilyn: No, that's OK. I'll do it. |