英文短篇故事（纽约）268 She Has to Go #1

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 　　"Mommy, I have to pee," said¹ Sandra. They had² left their apartment³ 30 minutes ago. Mom said, "Honey⁴, didn't you pee before we left home?" Sandra said no, because she didn't have to. Mom asked her if she could⁵ wait a few⁶ minutes. "How many minutes is 'a few'?" Sandra asked. Mom said a few was⁷ just a couple⁸. Sandra said, "A couple is two. I can wait two minutes." They continued⁹ walking in midtown Manhattan. "Mommy! I can't wait any longer," Sandra groaned¹⁰. Mom said, "Just try to hold it, honey. There's a Starbucks around the corner." They entered¹¹ the Starbucks. Luckily, the restroom¹² was empty. Mom waited outside the restroom for Sandra to finish. Sandra finished¹³. "Do you feel better now?" Mom asked. Sandra said yes. "That bathroom was so clean," she said. "I'm going¹⁴ to use the bathroom at Starbucks all the time when I grow up."