Amusing the Mice

The Wind in the Willows 33 Amusing the Mice

杨柳风33 逗乐老鼠

The choir leader came over to Rat. “ Can I help you, sir?” said the mouse. Rat spoke quietly. “ Are the shops still open?” he asked.

唱诗班的领头人来到老鼠面前。 ”我能帮你吗，先生？”老鼠说。 老鼠小声地说话。 ”商店还在营业吗？”他问。

The mouse nodded politely. “ Shops are open late this time of year, ” he said. Rat put some coins into the mouse’s paw. “ Great! ” said Rat. “ Go buy us some good food. ”

老鼠礼貌地点头。 ”商店每年这个时候都营业到很晚，”他说。 老鼠把一些硬币放进老鼠的爪子里。 ”太好了！”老鼠说。“去给我们买些好吃的。”

The rest of the mice sat down by the fire. Mole was opening his empty cupboards. “ Oh dear, ” Mole said, shaking his head. ” Now, ” cried Rat, “ what shall we do for fun?”

其余的老鼠在火旁坐下。 鼹鼠正在打开空橱柜。 “天哪，”鼹鼠摇着头说。 “现在，”河鼠叫道，“我们该怎么玩呢？”

Mole turned and looked at Rat. “ Well, ” said Mole, “ these mice are actors too. They did a play about pirates last year. ” ” Really? Let’s see! ” cried Rat.

鼹鼠转过身来，看着河鼠。 “嗯，”鼹鼠说，“这些老鼠也是演员。他们去年拍了一部关于海盗的戏。” “真正地让我们看看！”老鼠叫道。

The mice whispered together. “ Samuel should do it, ” said one, pointing. “ Yes, Sammy will do it! ” said the others. One young mouse stood shyly.

老鼠们在一起窃窃私语。 ”塞缪尔应该这样做，”其中一个人指着说。 “是的，萨米会做的！”其他人说。 一只小老鼠害羞地站着。