When my grandfather came to live with us, he was eager to help out around the house, and he quickly became the “greeter” for my sister Gail’s many dates.
爷爷过来和我们住在了一起，他总是热心地在家里帮忙，很快就成了我姐姐盖尔的好多对象的接待人。
Since she was rarely ready on time, he would escort them to the living room and make small talks until she came downstairs.
因为姐姐差不多没一次准时过，爷爷总是陪他们到起居室闲聊，直到她从楼上下来。
One evening Gail arrived just in time to hear him call her date by the wrong name.
一天晚上，盖尔及时听到爷爷叫错了她对象的名字。
Grandfather quickly apologized by saying, “You know, there are
so many boys coming and going around here, it’s hard to keep all you young fellows straight.”
爷爷马上表示道歉说：“你知道，有好多男孩在这里来来去去，所以很难记住你们这些年轻人。”
The next day, Gail carefully explained to him that he shouldn’t say things like that.
第二天，盖尔仔细向他解释说他不该说这种事。
She was enjoying her new popularity as a college girl, and she didn’t want each date to know she was dating others.
她在大学里是个很会混的女孩，所以她不想让每个对象知道她在和别的男孩约会。
Grandfather listened with a twinkle in his eye and told her that he understood completely.
爷爷眨着眼睛听着，然后对她说他完全明白了。
The next evening, Gail overheard his new greeting.
第二天晚上，盖尔听到了爷爷新的问候。
“Come in!” he said, “It’s so nice to see a young fellow around here for a change.”
“进来吧！”他说，“很高兴看到这里又换了一个年轻人。”
My sister was never late for a date again.
姐姐从此约会再也没晚过点。
