在斯威夫特博士家附近住着一位富有的老妇人,老妇人时常打发仆人给博士送些小礼物。博士每次接过礼物,都没给过那位仆人任何酬谢。一天,博士正忙着写东西,那位仆人冲进他的房间,将一个包裹扔在书桌上,说道:“我的主人送给你两只兔子。”斯威夫特转过身来说:“孩子,包裹可不是这个送法呀。 A wealthy old lady lived near Dr. Swift’s home, and the old woman often sent servants to Dr. for some small gifts. Every time the doctor took the gift, he did not give any reward to that servant. One day the doctor was busy writing something and the servant dashed into his room and threw a parcel over his desk and said: ”My host gave you two rabbits.“ Swift turned and said : ”Children, the package is not the law to send it.