“What do you ask for a ticket on your train?” “你们上车时要什么票呢？”

“Oh! we will give you a ticket, mamma.” “噢，我们给您拿车票，妈妈。”

“About what time will you get back?” “你们大约几点回来？”

“At half past eight.” “八点半。”

“Ah! that is after bedtime. Is this the fast train?” “哎呀，那过了睡觉时间。你们坐的是快车吗？”

“Yes, this is the lightning train.” “是啊，我们坐的是快速列车。”

“Oh! that is too fast for me.” “噢，那对我来说太快了。”

“What shall we get for you in town, mamma?” “妈妈，我们要给您从镇上带些什么呢？”

“A big basket, with two good little children in it.” “一个大篮子，还有里面的两个听话的小孩儿。”

“All right! Time is up! Ding, ding!”  “好吧！时间到了，叮，叮！”