Amos asked his mother whether they could have a video. "I m afraid we can’t afford one," sighed his mother.
But on the following day in came Amos, staggering beneath the weight of a brand-new video.
"How on earth did you pay for that?" gasped his mother.
"Easy, Mum." replied Amos, "I sold the television!"
买录像机
艾莫斯问妈妈他们是否能买一台录像机。
“恐怕我们还买不起，”妈妈叹息着说。
可第二天当艾莫斯回来时，他摇摇晃晃地搬着一台全新的录像机。
“你究竟是哪儿来的钱买这东西？”妈妈大吃一惊，喘着气说。
“妈妈，这简单，” 艾曼斯回答。“我把电视机给卖了！"