Workman：“Mr．Brown，I should like to ask for a smallrise in my wages． I have just been married．” Employer：“Very sorry，my dear man， but I can't helpyou． For accidents which happen to our workmen outside thefactory we are not responsible．”

工人：“布朗先生，我想请您给我加一点工资。我刚刚结了婚。”

雇主：“非常抱歉，老兄，但是我无能为力。对工人在厂外发生的事故我们概不负责。”