  Roses for My Wife 给妻子的玫瑰

  On the way home one night, I spotted some fresh-cut roses outside a florist's shop. After selecting a dozen and entering the shop, I was greeted by a young saleswoman.
  一天晚上回家的路上，我看到一家花店外面有一些刚剪下来的玫瑰。我挑了一打，走进店里，一个年轻的女售货员跟我打了个招呼。

  "Are these for your wife, sir?" she asked.
  "先生，这些是送给你妻子的吗？"她问道。

  "Yes," I said. 
  "是的，"我说。

  "For her birthday?" she asked. 
  "她的生日？"她问。

  "No," I replied. 
  "不是，"我回答。
 
  "For your unniversary?" 
  "你们的结婚纪念日？"

  "No," I said again.
  "不是，"我又答道。
 
  As I pocketed my change and headed toward the door, the young woman called out, "I hope she forgives you."
  当我将找回的钱装进口袋，朝门口走去时，那年轻的女人冲我喊道："希望她能原谅你。" 