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偶遇陌生的天使

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核心提示:My teeth screamed. I couldn't neglect them any longer. I finally ignored my fear of dentists and decided to get them fixed. But how? I was a college sophomore and barely supported myself with part-time jobs. Maybe I could fix the worst one. I flippe


      My teeth screamed. I couldn't neglect them any longer. I finally ignored my fear of dentists and decided to get them fixed. But how? I was a college sophomore and barely supported myself with part-time jobs.

      Maybe I could fix the worst one. I flipped open the Yellow Pages and called the first dentist within walking distance. The receptionist told me to come right over. As I hurried across the campus, I forgot the pain in worrying about how I would pay the bill.

      In a few minutes I was in a chair being examined by a dentist who said, "Hmm!" as he surveyed the wreckage of my mouth. "Your teeth are in bad shape."

      "I already know that," I snapped, in a smart-aleck way to hide my fear.

      "But don't worry, I'm going to fix them."

      "No, you're not. I can't afford to pay you." I started climbing out of the chair.

      "What are you doing?"

      "I told you, I have no money."

      "You're a student at the university, aren't you?"

      What difference did that make? "Yes……"

      "You're going to graduate in a few years, aren't you?"

      "I hope so."

      "And then you expect to get a job, don't you?"

      "That's my plan."

      "Well, then you'll pay me. Meantime, you concentrate on your classes and leave the dentistry to me."

      I stared at him. He really meant it. He calmly picked up his tools and fixed the aching cavity.

      From that day on, I saw him every week until my teeth were in good shape. And he kept them that way with regular checkups. After graduation, I got a job and settled his bill in a few months.In the 40 years following, I've learned to call this man a "woodwork angel." These are strangers who appear out of nowhere - out of the woodwork - when I need help. They've lent and given me money, materials or equipment; they've taught me skills and helped me organize groups; sometimes they've rescued me from danger or making a big mistake.

      So, dentist dear, wherever you are, bless you and thank you again!

      Note:

      sophomore n. 大学二年级学生

      flip v. 掷,弹

      receptionist n. 招待员

      survey v. 检查

      wreckage n. 遭难

      smart-aleck adj. 自作聪明的

      concentrate (on) v. 集中

      dentistry n. 牙科

      cavity n. 洞,空穴

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      关键词: 偶遇 陌生 天使
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