第14章 The Traveler and His Dog 行人和他的狗

A TRAVELER about to set out on a journey saw his Dog stand at the door stretching himself. He asked him sharply: "Why do you stand there gaping? Everything is ready but you, so come with me instantly." The Dog, wagging his tail, replied: "O, master! I am quite ready; it is you for whom I am waiting."

The loiterer often blames delay on his more active friend.

一个人打点好行装准备出去旅行。这时，他看见他的狗竟然站在门口悠闲地打呵欠，便非常严厉地对它说：“我一切都已经准备好了，就等你了，你却在这里打呵欠！赶快去准备吧！”狗摇着尾巴回答他：“哦，主人！我早就准备妥当了，我等的人就是你。”

有些人喜欢把过失归咎于别人，而从不检讨自己。