走遍美国：文字 视听(EPISODE21)
来源：英语周报
a big fish in a little pond
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michelle: i really like this one susan. do you?
susan: turn around, michelle. let me see the back of it. i like it a lot. it fits well. it doesnt need any alterations. we mustve bought the right size.
harry: i like the color. she looks good in blue.
michelle: i like blue, too, daddy.
susan: try on the skirt and blouse outfit, michelle-the one that daddy wanted you to wear.
michelle: ok.
harry: michelle has been a different kid since weve been married. shes never been happier.
susan: and ive never been happier, harry. i love her very much. shes been a joy.
harry: were very lucky, the three of us...and becoming part of the stewart family, too.
susan: we couldnt ask for anything more, could we?
harry: well...
susan: well...? could we ask for anything more?
harry: well...we...
michelle: how do you like it, daddy?
harry: its my favorite outfit.
susan: its good for every day. it will be good for school, michelle.
michelle: i like it, too. i always like skirts that go like this. do you want to see the winter jacket on me, susan?
susan: yes, i do. change back into your jeans, and put on the new winter jacket we bought today.
michelle: ok.
susan: what did you mean by "well...?" you had something on your mind when i said we couldnt ask for anything more.
michelle: is everything all right?
harry: everything is fine, michelle.
susan: lets take a look at the winter jacket. come on over here, honey.
michelle: its kind of warm.
susan: it is. thats why we bought it for you. this will be a perfect jacket for the wintertime when its very cold out. but its kind of small also. we mustve bought the wrong size.
harry: looks like we shouldve bought a bigger one. i guess well have to exchange it, too. im sure the store has others.
michelle: i look silly! it is too small!
susan: youre growing so fast, michelle.
michelle: can i take it off? im hot!
susan: sure. put it back in your room, and well hang everything up later.
susan: well, are you going to tell me whats on you mind, harry?
harry: i have been offered a job with a major accounting company in los angeles. i have been offered a job with a major accounting company in los angeles.
susan: los angeles? thats a big decision.
harry: i know. it will also affect you and your job, if we decide to go.
susan: wow! it sure will. but first tell me about the job, harry. if its a good one, then well make it work for us.
harry: i have a client in the garment business, on seventh avenue. i do his taxes every year. he has a big sales office in los angeles, and the company in los angeles that does his major accounting work is looking for an executive. and he recommended me.
susan: thats wonderful, harry.
harry: yes, but it would mean that wed have to move to l.a.
susan: what about the salary?
harry: the real discussion comes tomorrow. susan, i dont plan to make any decisions until i have a chance to talk with you about it.
susan: i understand, harry.
harry: and i dont have to make a quick decision. they know that im married and that i have a family.
susan: well, theres a lot think about. if its a good job, then ive got to do some thinking about my career opportunities in los angeles.
michelle: is everything ok?
susan: yes, honey.
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grandpa: hello. hello there. are you ready for lunch with your grandpa?
susan: oh! hi, grandpa. yes, of course, i am, but my mind isnt.
grandpa: whats the matter, susan?
susan: a real dilemma.
grandpa: does it have anything to do with you and harry?
susan: yes, but i dont know where to start.
grandpa: maybe i can help. tell me what it is, susan.
susan: thanks, grandpa. please sit down, oh! harry has been offered a job in los angeles.
grandpa: well, this something to think about.
susan: there are so many things to consider. theres michelle. i wonder if a move would be a bad thing for her. and my job. i dont know if i can get a good job in los angeles. and what about our family?
grandpa: can i tell you what i think?
susan: tell me.
grandpa: i think that youre very successful and that you have a fantastic reputation in the toy industry. i think you could talk to mr. marchetta, and i think he could help you find a real good job in los angeles. he was very helpful to me, remember?
susan: i suppose i could call him. but im not so sure that i want to leave new york, you, and the rest of our family.
grandpa: well, im not going to kid you, susan. you know wed all miss you. but this should be your decision. its something that only you and harry can work out.
susan: if moving to l.a.is in harrys best interest, i have to do what i can do to support him.
grandpa: in every marriage, sacrifices have to be made by one partner from time to time.
susan: and what about michelle?
grandpa: well, what do you think?
susan: i think michelle is better off staying where she is.
grandpa: what does she think?
susan: i dont know for sure.
grandpa: well, youll have to ask her.
susan: i think im going to have a talk with mr. marchetta and get his feelings about my leaving. and about helping me find a job in los angeles.
grandpa: good idea.
susan: ill call him right now. no point in delaying. thanks. grandpa.
bill: harry, its the perfect job for you. youll love it.
harry: its a big decision for me, bill. and i have to discuss it with my wife. i dont know if its right for her.
bill: shell love it. its a once-in-a-lifetime offer, harry.
harry: ok. tell it to me again.
bill: the company is craft and craft, the biggest accounting company in the country.
harry: i know the company well. its big.
bill: the biggest.
harry: yeah, yeah. the biggest. when do i have to let you know?
bill: talk it over. think it over. let me know by the end of the week.
harry: when would we have to move?
bill: as soon as possible.
harry: i also have my daughter to consider. i dont want to interrupt her school year.
bill: let me know by the end of the week. its a great opportunity for you, harry. believe me.
harry: i know.
bill: craft and craft is the biggest in the country.
harry: yeah, i know. the biggest.
susan: i think michelle is asleep now. lets talk.
harry: i met with bill york today.
susan: and i talked with mr. marchetta. did york make the offer?
harry: yup. he asked me if i want the job.
susan: thats exciting, harry. what was it?
harry: a vice-presidency with the biggest accounting company in the country ---- craft and craft.
susan: arent you excited about that?
harry: sure i am. but theres so much more to consider.
susan: i talked to mr. marchtta.
harry: what did he say? did you tell him about me?
susan: of course, harry. i want whats best for you, and i think i can get a good job through mr. marchetta in los angeles also.
harry: youre kidding.
susan: no, im not kidding. i talked with him, and he understands completely. he has a major toy buyer in los angeles, and hes pretty sure that i can get a good job there.
harry: unbelievable!
susan: but i think we should talk to michelle about all of this.
harry: youre right. well talk to her about it.
susan: and how do you feel about taking the job in los angeles?
harry: how should i feel? its the biggest company in the country.
susan: well, then you feel good about taking it?
harry: well... i feel fine about it. why shouldnt i?
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michelle: i love my school. i have so many good friends there now. i wouldnt miss a day even if i were really sick.
susan: come and sit down for a minute, michelle. id like to talk to you about something. something important.
michelle: whats wrong, susan?
susan: oh, theres nothing wrong, michelle. but your daddy and i are talking about something that id like your opinion about.
michelle: i know. i heard you talking about it the other night when i was trying on my new clothes. its about moving to los angeles.
susan: youre right. how do you feel about it?
michelle: well, i really wouldnt want to move, but...
susan: but?
michelle: but if you and daddy wanted to, i guess you know whats best for the family and for me.
susan: thats very considerate of you, michelle. but what about your friends?
michelle: id miss them a lot, but i know what it feels like to miss someone.
susan: honey, we dont have to move if youre no going to be happy about it.
michelle: does daddy want to move?
susan: i think so. hes going to tell us tonight about the job offer.
harry: well, how was everybodys day today?
susan: michelle was chosen to do the school psoter for the play this year.
harry: congratulations, michelle! thats something! and how was your day, susan?
susan: i see youre in a good mood. why dont you tell us about your day.
harry: i met with bill york.
susan: its ok to talk about it, harry. michelle knows all about it.
harry: really?
susan: really, harry. michelle and i have all kinds of feelings about leaving new york, the family, and friends. but is you think you should take the job, were behind you.
harry: what about michelles school?
susan: well move after the school term.
harry: what about her new friends?
michelle: ill make new friends wherever we are as long as were together.
susan: were a family, harry. whatever you think is right for you is right for us.
harry: i am so touched. the two of you are really something.
michelle: we love you, daddy.
harry: and i love you.
susan: ok. now, tell us about your talk with mr. york. did you take the job?
harry: nope.
michelle: what?
susan: no? you didnt take it?
harry: no, i did not take the job.
michelle: but, daddy, i thought...
susan: harry, you didnt turn it down because of me...
michelle: or me?
harry: no, no. i turnd it down because of me.
susan: hows that?
harry: well, i began to think about you and about michelle, and then i asked myself, do i really want to work for the biggest company in the country?
susan: and?
harry: and i dont. i went into business for myself because i like being my own boss. i run my own company. im a big fish in a little pond. im not really sure i want to be a little fish in a big pond.
michelle: oh, daddy, does that mean we dont have to move?
harry: thats right, sweetheart.
susan: are you sure?
harry: i couldnt be more sure, susan.
susan: im glad if you are, harry.
harry: and besides, how could i live in los angeles when all my favorite people live here?
susan: your favorite people?
michelle: whos that?
harry: the stewart family, of course.