入秋的时候,詹金斯太太常坐在门口的藤椅上,享受着温和的阳光。这天,家里来了两个年轻的陌生人,来人彬彬有礼地说明来意。原来他们是五华百货公司的员工,受公司的委托,来跟詹金斯太太商量一件事情。“我们跟市政府讲好,准备在这里建一家分店,可是您这所房子正好位于我们设计的范围之内.如果您愿意的话,我们可以高价对您进行补偿。”其中一个小伙子说。 In the autumn, Mrs. Jenkins often sits on the wicker chair in the doorway, enjoying the mild sunshine. This day, two young strangers came home and came politely to explain their interest. They turned out to be Wuhua department store employees, commissioned by the company, to discuss with Mrs Jenkins one thing. “We told the city government, ready to build a branch here, but your house is located within the scope of our design .If you want, we can compensate you for a high price. ” One of the young man said.