A salesman dropped in to see a business customer. Not a soul was in the office except a big dog emptying wastebaskets. The salesman stared at the animal, wondering if his imagination could be playing tricks on him. The dog looked up and said, “Don't be surprised. This is just part of my job.”

一个销售员要去见客户。但是办公室里只有一只狗在叼着垃圾桶里的东西。销售员心想,这一定是在和我开玩笑。这时狗抬起头,说:“不要惊讶,这也是我的工作。”

“Incredible!” exclaimed the man. “I can't believe it! Does your boss know what a prize he has in you? An animal that can talk!”

“不可思议!”销售员叫道。“这不可能!你们老板知道他拥有什么吗!一只会说话的动物!”

“No, no,” pleaded the dog. “Please don't! If he finds out I can talk, he'll make me answer the phone as well!”

“不不,”狗哀求道,“千万别说!如果他发现我可以说话,他会让我也去接电话的!”