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最后中止(The Last Stop)

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  afternoon was mrs. conroy's favorite time of day. after a hard day at work, her eyes were tired and her feet hurt. she enjoyed the nice long nap she took on the bus. mrs. conroy had made friends with the bus driver, mr. angstrom. he always woke her up before her stop. she usually felt fresh as a daisy when she got off the bus.bmv易文君-文库范文网

  but today was different. mr. angstrom wasn't driving. a small man in a wrinkled uniform sat in the driver's seat.bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "where's mr. angstrom?" asked mrs. conroy, dropping her money into the box.bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "i don't know. sick, i guess. i just work here, lady. step to the rear."bmv易文君-文库范文网

  mrs. conroy hoped that mr. angstrom was all right. she didn't like this new driver. she decided not to sleep on the way home today. she didn't want to ask this driver to wake her. he didn't look like the type who'd want to do anyone a favor.bmv易文君-文库范文网

  mrs. conroy looked out the window. it was a warm afternoon. though she tried to keep her eyes open, the gentle rocking of the bus had a lulling effect. within a few minutes her eyes closed. her head dropped to her shoulders. in spite of herself, mrs. conroy fell fast asleep.bmv易文君-文库范文网

  the next thing mrs. conroy knew, a hand was on her shoulder. someone was shaking her awake.bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "wake up, lady. we've come to the end of the line. wake up."bmv易文君-文库范文网

  mrs. conroy blinked and opened her eyes. the bus driver looked down at her. "i said, this is the end of the line, lady. time to get off the bus."bmv易文君-文库范文网

  mrs. conroy peered out the window. "where am i?" she asked. "i was supposed to get off at essex avenue."bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "you're at the last stop, lady. come on, get off the bus. i have a schedule to keep to."bmv易文君-文库范文网

  mrs. conroy was having trouble waking up. she staggered to her feet. the bus driver took her arm and helped her down the aisle. as she stepped off the bus, she felt a sense of panic. "wait a minute," she said in a shrill voice. "this isn't essex avenue. where am i? how can i get home?"bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "cool off, lady. i told you, you're at the end of the line. we all make it here sooner or later."bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "but why can't i ride back with you?" she pleaded. "i have the fare!"bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "sorry, lady," he said as he closed the door. "it's against the rules."bmv易文君-文库范文网

  mrs. conroy watched the bus disappear down the road. she looked around and tried to figure out what part of the city she was in. suddenly the sun seemed awfully bright.bmv易文君-文库范文网

  mrs. conroy squinted. she didn't recognize this place. there were no trees around, no street signs, and no people. the city seemed to have ended miles back. she couldn't get her bearings. there was nothing to see in any direction. nothing at all. mrs. conroy wondered if she were still dreaming.bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "are you ready, madam?"bmv易文君-文库范文网

  the voice came from behind her. mrs. conroy whirled around, her heart beating rapidly.bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "who? what? are you speaking to me?"bmv易文君-文库范文网

  a tall, handsome man in a blue pin-striped suit stepped forward. his suit reminded her of the one that her boss, mr. burton, always wore. what was a businessman doing so far out here in the country?bmv易文君-文库范文网

  the man smiled. "yes, mrs. conroy. i've come to meet you. it's time to go now."bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "go where? what are you talking about? and how do you know my name?" the man in the blue suit smiled.bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "i know it must be very confusing, mrs. conroy. most people seem to feel that way at first. but as we go along, everything will become quite clear." he took her by the arm. "it's all right," he said kindly. "just come with me."bmv易文君-文库范文网

  "no! i'm not going anywhere with you. why should i? i don't even know who you are," mrs. conroy said. she pulled away from the man and stepped back.bmv易文君-文库范文网

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