52. A Ball

球

One day, Mr. Li was reading a book in his office after school. To his surprise, a ball flew in suddenly and hit him on the head. He took the ball to the window, but he only saw a group of boy students run away quickly and disappear in a minute.

一天，李老师课后在办公室里读书，令他吃惊的是，一个球突然飞进来，打在他的头上。他拿着球走到窗前，但是他只看到一群男学生很快跑开，眨眼间消失得无影无踪。

He sat down again and continued his reading. As it got dark, it was time for him to leave for home. Looking at the ball, he wondered what to do with it. He knew the owner of the ball must be nearby and wish to get it back. He went downstairs and walked to the playground. It was at the center of the playground that he placed the ball and a piece of paper, on which was written "Be careful next time." Then he walked away.

李老师坐下接着看书。天色渐晚，他该回家了，看着球，他犯难了。他知道球的主人一定在附近，希望把球拿回去。李老师走下楼，来到操场。他把球和一张纸放在操场的正中央，上面写着：“下次小心。”然后他走开了。

The next morning, as Mr. Li opened the office door, he found the same piece of paper on the floor. Under his words was added the following, "Thank you for your kindness. Anyway, you are a clever fellow."

第二天早晨，当李老师打开办公室的门时，那张纸就在地上，在他写的句子后面加了这么几个字：“谢谢你的好心！不管怎么说，你是个聪明的家伙。”