英文短篇故事（纽约）419 The Surprise House Guest

 　　Rex called his brother-in-law. "My nephew¹ Sean got offered a new job in New York. He's been working for years in Atlanta. I told him that your wife's in real estate². Maybe she could find him an apartment." Art said, "I'll talk to Wendy." Wendy said, "Of course I'll help him. I'll find him the best apartment in Manhattan that he can afford. And I'll give him the family discount—no fee³! What's his phone number?" That night, Wendy said, "Sean sounded so sweet and charming⁴. I invited him to stay with us until I find him a new apartment. He accepted, of course." Art said, "You invited him to stay with us in our little apartment?" Wendy said, "Yes. He's family, isn't he?" Art said, "Yes, he's family—distant family! I've never even met this guy! I don't know him from Adam." Wendy said, "Well, that's about to change."

1 nephew   

n.侄子，外甥

参考例句：

• Which boy is your nephew?哪个男孩是你侄子？
• My nephew was born in America.我侄子出生在美国。

2 estate   

n.所有地，地产，庄园；住宅区；财产，资产

参考例句：

• My estate lies within a mile.我的地产离那有一英里。
• The great real estate brokers do far more than this.而优秀的房地产经纪人做得可比这多得多。

3 fee   

n.费（会费、学费等）；酬金，小费；所有权；vt.付费给

参考例句：

• Is this money enough for the tuition fee?这些钱交学费够吗？
• The lawyer undertook the case without a fee.这律师免费承办那个案件。

4 charming   

adj.迷人的，可爱的

参考例句：

• She looked small and gentle and altogether charming.她看起来小巧文雅,十分迷人。
• She has charming manners.她具有媚人的风姿。