杨柳  深圳大学文学院英语系2000级

　　With his eyes full of tears, the man sniffled: "Do not be so naive, my darling. Do you think I am as sentimental as a little boy? I am crying for another reason."

　　His wife was very surprised to hear that, "For some other reason? But why? Could you tell me the reason?"

　　"But I hope you will never know it."

　　"Oh, darling! Tell me the truth, please?"

　　Persuaded by his wife, the man began to utter the truth, "We have lived together for 50 years. I kept sending you a present every year to celebrate our wedding anniversary. So up to this year, I have sent you 49 different presents.

　　"This year is our 50th wedding annniversary. It is different from the other years. Different and special. I began, long ago, to think about a proper way to celebrate our Golden Marriage. Maybe we could travel to a resort, I thought. Or have a dinner at Shangri-la Hotel. Or prehaps a precious gift would be best.

　　"But as you know, I lost my job and we have been living in poverty these past few years. How can I get so much money to bring my dream come true?" He said as tears began to slide down his cheeks.

　　Hearing these words, the wife hugged him tight, murmuring in a low voice which could only be heard by the two: "My darling, your love is the best present that I could ever wish for."