活用美国俚语  第 一 册  Lesson 01

Ruth: Do you want to go with me to Ellen Robertson’s house?

Jim: Not on your life! After her behavior at my party, I don’t even want to see her again!

R: Why not? What did she do that has you so up in arms?

J: Well, it was very late and my neighbors complained several times about the noise.

R: Why didn’t you ask everyone to quiet down?

J: I did! But every time I turned the music down, Ellen walked over to the strero and turned the music up! When I asked people not to dance, she even said I was a terrible host. I was so fed up with her that I finally showed her to the door.

R: Really? I never heard about all this. When did it happen?

J: Last year, at my birthday party.

R: A year ago?! I think you should let bygones be bygones.

J: Oh, I suppose you’re right.