Sal Garfield was having a bad day. He had been busy making cakes since 3 am. And now, his employee (雇员)who should take over the shop for the afternoon had just called in sick (请假).
Sal was an artist in making cakes. No one could make cakes like him, but he wasn't a person who is good at talking to others. He dealt with several hateful (令人讨厌的)customers that morning, so when Janie, a nine-year-old girl, walked in, he was already very angry.
Janie placed her little hands against the glass as she looked at the delicious cakes. "Hey, kid!" Sal shouted, "Don't put your hands on the glass! I just cleaned it!" Janie jumped back and said sorry. "Everything looks so delicious! My mom says you make the best red velvet (丝绒)cake in the world," Janie smiled. Sal felt happy about the praise.
"I want to buy a birthday cake, "Janie said and reached out her hand. There were many coins that didn't come to more than a few dollars. She said she wanted to buy a red velvet cake. But Sal replied, "I hope you have more than those three or four dollars, kid! That cake costs ＄70!" Janie was shocked，and hoped she could buy just a slice (薄片)since she didn't have any more money.
"Kid," Sal answered, "you can't even afford a slice!" Janie almost cried. She pointed at other cakes, asking whether she could buy one of the cheapest. Sal shook his head.
Janie was so sad. She wanted to buy a birthday cake for her mom, who had got seriously ill. Sal's red velvet cake was her mom's favorite. Janie wanted to buy one to surprise and cheer her mom up. Knowing she couldn't even afford one of any other birthday cakes, Janie started crying, "Please, sir. You don't understand…" Sal lost his patience, shouting, "Get out! Try somewhere else!" Janie ran out and sat on a chair outside of the door, crying sadly. Just then, an old lady walked past.
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The old lady stopped to ask Janie, "Sweetie, are you OK?" …… Overhearing their conversation, Sal felt regretful for his behavior just now. |
