theend 英语笑话:The Cat and the Saucer

英语笑话:The Cat and the Saucer  

An antiques collector was passing a small shop when he noticed a cat on the sidewalk out front
licking milk from a saucer. The man immediately realized the saucer was very old and valuable. He stepped into the shop with an uninterested look and asked to buy the cat. "I'm sorry
" the shop owner said
"but the cat is not for sale: "　　"Please
" the collector urged
"I need a cat around my house to catch mice. I'll give you 20 dollars. " 　　"The cat is yours
" the owner said taking the money. 　　"Listen
" the collector added
"I wonder if you could throw in that old saucer as well. The cat seems to like it and I'd hate to have him give it up. " 　　"Sorry
" the shop owner answered
"but that saucer brings me luck. Why
just this week I've sold 68 cats!"一个古董收集者正路过一个小店。他发现店前人行道上一只猫在舔一个托盘上的牛奶。这个人立刻意识到这个托盘是个值钱的古物。他带着一种毫无兴趣的表情步入店内，要买那只猫。“对不起，”店主说，“这只猫是不卖的。” “卖给我吧，”收集者敦促道，“我家里面需要一只猫来捉老鼠。我给你20元。” 　　“猫归你了，”店主接过钱说道。 　　“还有，”收集者补充道，“我想你是否能把那只旧盘子也额外赠送给我。猫好像很喜欢它。我不愿意看到它失去这东西。” 　　“对不起，”店主回答说，“但那只托盘能给我带来好运。你不知道，光这一周，我就卖掉68只猫！”