3-12 Mercy Watson Fights Crime

Chapter 12. In reality, Leroy Ninker was a small thief on the back of a big pig. But in Leroy's mind, he was a cowboy riding a bucking bronco in the Wild West.

第十二章 实际上，勒罗伊·宁克就是个趴在大肥猪背上的小小偷。 可在勒罗伊的想象里，他是狂野西部骑着暴跳野马的牛仔。

Being a cowboy is hard work, said Leroy Ninker. I need some refreshment. Leroy reached into his shirt pocket. He grabbed hold of a butter barrel candy. He unwrapped it with one hand. He put it in his mouth.

当牛仔可辛苦了，勒罗伊·宁克说。 我得吃点东西提提神。 勒罗伊把手伸进衬衫口袋。 他掏出了一块黄油桶软糖。 他单手拆开了糖纸。 把糖塞进了嘴里。

Ah, said Leroy Ninker, this is the life. But just then, the pig kicked up her heels. The pig bucked, the pig reared. Leroy Ninker lost his grip. Yippee, said Leroy.

啊，勒罗伊·宁克说，这才叫好日子呀。 可就在这时，那头猪突然蹬起了后腿。 猪猛地弓背蹦跳，又扬起前蹄直立起来。 勒罗伊·宁克抓不住了。 呀呼！勒罗伊大喊。

He flew through the air. I said Leroy. He landed on his back. Oh, said Leroy Ninker.

他整个人飞到了半空中。 “哇啊！”勒罗伊大叫。 他后背朝下摔在了地上。 “哎哟！”勒罗伊·宁克痛呼道。