A little boy was visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot(弹弓）to21in the woods. He practiced and practiced but could never22the target. Becoming somewhat23, he headed back for dinner.
As he was returning, he saw Grandma’s24duck. Without thinking, he shot his slingshot, hit the duck right25 the head and killed it. He was shocked and sad. Quickly, he26the dead duck in the wood pile, only to see his27watching. Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing.
After28that day, Grandma said, “Sally, you wash the dishes.” But Sally said, “Grandma, Johnny told me that he wanted to29in the kitchen today, didn't you, Johnny?” And then she30 to him, “Remember, the duck?” Then Johnny did the dishes.
Later, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to __31__ fishing, and Grandma said, “I’m sorry but I __32__ Sally to help me make supper.” But Sally smiled and said, “Well, that’s all right. Johnny told me he wanted to __33__.” And she whispered again, “Remember, the34?” So Sally went fishing and Johnny35at home.
After several days, Johnny finally couldn't36it any longer. He went to Grandma and37that he had killed her pet duck and asked for her38.
Hearing this, Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, “Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the39and saw the whole thing from the house. And because I40you, I forgive you, but I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make you her slave.”
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