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小玛格丽特是我房东的女儿,今年才四岁。大大的眼睛,翘翘的睫毛,笑起来还有一对美国小孩少见的酒窝。一头披肩的金发,看上去就像一个洋娃娃,实在招人喜爱。一年半前,我还在美国依阿华大学念书,偶然从报上看到一条招聘广告,工作是照顾小孩。我正想找机会和美国人多接触,好多了解美国人的风俗习惯,于是就欣然应征。通过面谈,我了解到我要照顾的小女孩叫玛格丽特,才二岁半。母亲在医学院当实习医生,是位单身妈妈,需要有人早晚开车接送上幼儿园的小孩,交换条件是我可以住在她家,免收房租。玛格丽特看到我一点也不见生,第一次见面就把她房间里所有的玩具都搬出来给我看。多么可爱的孩子,我一口就答应接受这份工作。
Marguerite is my landlord’s daughter, only four years old this year. Big eyes, upturned eyelashes, laughing and a pair of American children rare dimples. Blonde hair shawl, looks like a doll, it is lovable. A year and a half ago, I was still studying at Iowa State University in the United States. Occasionally, I saw a job advertisement in the newspaper to take care of children. I was looking for opportunities to get in touch with Americans. I learned a lot about the customs and habits of Americans and I was glad to apply. Through interviews, I learned that the little girl I was taking care of was Margaret, only two and a half years old. The mother, who is an intern in medical school, is a single mom and needs someone who drives a car to kindergarten sooner or later. In the exchange, I can stay in her house for free. Marguerite saw that I was not born at all, and for the first time saw me moving all the toys in her room. What a lovely child, I promised to accept the job.