妙语短篇

1.Good News
When Susan Chen left high school she wanted to go to university. Unfortunately, her father was quite poor, and a university education cost a lot of money.
“Take the entrance examination ,”her father said, “and we'll think of something if you pass.”
Susan took the examination. She did not score very high marks , but she scored enough, and was offered a place at the university.
“I'm very proud of you, Susan,” her father said. “I must find the money for a university education for you somehow.”
“But how, Dad?” Susan asked.
“Well, I can sell my car and work a lot of overtime . I can even work at two jobs if necessary. One during the day and one at night.”
“You’re a very generous father,” Susan said.
“Your future is worth the sacrifice,” he told her.
The next day he sold his car and asked his boss to give him three hours overtime every day. This meant walking to work and working 12 hours a day, seven da