文本： In Susan's apartment. Susan and her sister-in-law Marilyn are eating the food from the Thai restaurant. Marilyn：What happened?1 Susan：The baby-sitter called. His daughter is sick. Marilyn：What's wrong? Susan：I think she has a stomachache. He's a good father. Marilyn：So…what do you think of him2? Susan：He's very nice. But I think he was nervous3 tonight. It was his first date in two years. Marilyn：Will you see him again? Susan：I hope so.4* Marilyn：This food is delicious5. Susan：He didn't get a thing to eat.6 Marilyn：[She looks at the food on the table. ] You ordered enough for three or four people, but I'm not complaining7. The food is delicious. [There is aknock8 at the door.] Susan：Who is that? Marilyn：Do you think it's…9 Susan：No. [She goes to the door and looks through the peephole10] You won't believe it,11 Marilyn! Marilyn：I believe it. Even without looking. [Susan opens the door. ] Harry：Hi! Susan：How… ?12 Harry：Your downstairs neighbor let me in. Susan：Did you go home? Harry：I did, but everything is OK, so I decided to come back. To apologize13 for leaving so early, I brought you a little gift. [He gives her a plant.] It's a bonsai tree14 for your new apartment. Hi, Marilyn. I hope it's not too late. Marilyn：Oh, not at all. We're still eating. Susan：Please, come in. Join us. It's our meal from the restaurant. And how is your daughter? Harry：Oh, she's fine. It was only a tummy15 ache. Susan：It's good that you went back. Harry：Yes, I think it's important for me to be there since her mother died. Susan：I agree. Aren't you hungry?16 Harry：As a matter of fact…17 I am hungry. Marilyn：There's lots of food left. Harry：[eating] Mmm, this is delicious!18 Susan：Enjoy! Marilyn：I'm going to excuse myself.19 [She gets up.] I have a lot of work to do to get ready for tomorrow. Good night, Harry. It was nice meeting you. Harry：Bye, Marilyn. Marilyn：Good night, Susan. Susan：Good night, Marilyn. [Marilyn leaves.] Susan：She's going to a fashion show20 here in the city tomorrow. She is sleeping here so she won't have to travel from Riverdale in the morning. Harry：You two must be closet21. Susan：We are. The whole Stewart family is close. Harry：I like that. Later that evening… Harry：And then, two years ago, my wife died. Susan：You miss her. Harry：I do…yes, but I have Michelle…and with time…22 Susan：Is there anyone else in your life?23 Harry：No, not yet. What about you?24 Susan：Oh, I date occasionally25, but my work keeps me busy. Harry：[He looks at his watch.] Ooh, speaking of26keeping busy----I have an early start tomorrow,and the baby-sitter has to get home. [He starts to put on his jacket.] Where did the time go?27 It's midnight28. Thank you,Susan. I had a nice evening. Susan：Me, too, Harry. [She walks with him to the door.] Harry? Harry：Yes? Susan：I'd like to meet your daughter someday.29 Harry：Does that mean that I can see you again?30 Susan：Of course. Harry：Wonderful. I'll call you, and we'll go out to dinner. Susan：Please do. Harry：I promise I won't leave early. Susan：It was for a good reason.31 Harry：You know something?32 Susan：What? Harry：I think we're going to33 be good friends. Good night, Susan. Susan：Good night, Harry. Have a safe trip home.34 [She closes the door. A moment later there is a loud sound in the hall. Susan opens the door.] Are you all right? Harry：[He fell over the umbrella stand35, and now he is picking it up.] Sorry. Susan：[She smiles.] I never liked that umbrella stand.36 Good night, Harry. 笔记： the baby-sitter,临时照看小孩的人 ache 局部的，具体的疼the ache in his back lasted for two days pain
广义的疼，精神上的
the boy cried with pain his harsh words caused her much pain 同时用：my body was all aches and pains Earache
toothache
headache
backache
stomachaches(可复数) even without thinking basement one 地下一层 basement, lower ground, ground floor, level 123 As a matter of fact / honestly / to be honest I'm going to excuse myself. Travel 长途往返 speaking of... 说到… Where did the time go? / what’s the time now? It was for a good reason. 请不要介意。 Have a safe trip home. 一路平安 | 
