英语笑话：Setting the Table 摆桌子

Little Susan was mother's helper. She helped set the table when guests were due for dinner. Presently everything was on, the guest came in, and everyone sat down. Then Mother noticed something was missing.

小苏珊是妈妈的好帮手。她在有客人来家里就餐时帮忙摆桌子。现在一切准备就绪，客人走进，所有人都坐好了。妈妈突然发现缺了什么。

"Susan," she said, "You didn't put a knife and fork at Mr. Smith's place."

“苏珊。”她说道：“你忘了在史密斯先生那里放刀叉了。”

"I thought he wouldn't need them," explained Susan.

“我以为他不需要那些。”苏珊解释道。

"Daddy says he always eats like a horse!"

“爸爸说他总是吃得像马一样!”