英语小故事ABrotherLikeThat

英语小故事ABrotherLikeThat 　　A friend of mine named Paul received an automobile from his brother as a Chr

英语小故事ABrotherLikeThat Afriend of mine named Paul received an automobile from his brother as aChristmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, astreet urchin[1] was walking around the shiny new car, admiring it. "Is this your car, Mister?" he said. Paul nodded. "My brother gave it to me for Christmas." The boy was astounded[2]. "You mean your brother gave it to you and it didnt cost you nothing? Boy, Iwish .. ." He hesitated. Of course Paul knew what he was going to wish for. He was going to wish he had abrother like that. But what the lad said jarred Paul all the way down to his heels. "I wish," the boy went on, "That Icould be abrother like that." Paul looked at the boy in astonishment[3], then impulsively he added, "Would you like to take aride in my car?" "Oh yes, Id love that." After ashort ride, the boy turned with his eyes aglow [4], said, "Mister, would you mind driving in front of my house?" Paul smiled alittle. He thought he knew what the lad wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in abig automobile. But Paul was wrong again. "Will