走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法， Malcolm。
2 . But we can't do it without talking to the young people.但我們不能在沒有跟年輕人談談的情 下就去做。
3 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
4 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
5 . I'd really like to.我真的希望幫忙。
6 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
7 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的， Malcolm。
8 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。
9 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程，
10 . They had some ideas about getting the place fixed up.他們對於怎麼樣修復這個地方有些構想。
11 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢，我當然記得。嗨， Abe。
12 . A community center一個社區中心
13 . My pleasure, Malcolm.我也很榮幸， Malcolm。
14 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
15 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱，
16 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
17 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢？
18 . When can I do that? I'd be happy to.我什麼時候可以去看 我很樂意做這項工作。
19 . Robbie left early this morning to meet Alexandra. Robbie早上很早出去接Alexandra。
20 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎？
21 . And I've got some delicious Danish pastry for you.我為你們準備了一些可口的丹麥點心。
22 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對， 我們明天早晨會面， 就在這兒。
23 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
24 . That's backbreaking work and may be too much for us.這可是累人的工作， 我們可能負荷不了。
25 . We'll have a chance to talk to them later.我們以後還有機會跟他們談。
26 . but to help with the paint job.還要幫忙粉刷。
27 . As I said, mostly the building just needs a good cleaning.就像我先前所說的 這棟建築物大部份僅需要好好打掃一下
28 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆， 多少小時的工作量……
29 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。
30 . I'm surprised they're not here.我奇怪他們怎麼沒來。
31 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
32 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
33 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
34 . It's certainly a good idea.這的確是個好主意。
35 . I'll do it. I'll talk to them.我來做， 我去跟他們談一談。
36 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
37 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
38 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
39 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物
40 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
41 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
42 . and used to play drums with the jazz band on weekends.週末還經常在爵士樂隊中打鼓。
43 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
44 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙，Baker先生。
45 . Come in, come in. Please, come in.請進， 請進。請進來。
46 . That's fine with me. I can do it either day.對我來說時間很適合。兩天中哪一天我都可以。
47 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
48 . And tomorrow morning we'll all meet here to discuss the plan?是不是明天早晨我們都聚到這裡來討論整修計劃
49 . We get our friends to roll their sleeves up and get to work.我們召集我們的朋友共同捲起袖子來做。
50 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。