音频下载[点击右键另存为][00:03.14]Precious Hands宝贵的双手
[00:06.09]There was once a shepherd who had a daughter
[00:08.81]whose great beauty attracted a lot of young men from all over the country.
[00:13.84]One day, the shepherd asked his daughter,
[00:16.80]“My dear daughter, tell me, what kind of man do you want to be your husband?”
[00:22.49]His daughter said, “My dear father, my future husband can be poor but also a wealthy man.”
[00:30.03]“How could that be? Poor and rich are two opposite things!” said her father.
[00:35.72]“Dear father, a poor person also has his wealth.” Said his daughter.
[00:41.41]The shepherd then announced that his daughter was ready for marriage.
[00:45.57]One day, there were many eligible men gathered outside the shepherd’s home.
[00:51.01] He came out and said, “All right, gentlemen,
[00:54.51] those who think they are eligible, please come forward and tell me your qualifications!”
[00:59.76]A few well-dressed gentlemen came forward followed by their servants and camels carrying loads of gifts.
[01:06.62]“We are rich men, we have gold and silver mines, silk, fur and red carpets. Please choose one of us.”
[01:14.60]The shepherd’s daughter just smiled.
[01:17.56]Then came five young men with some jewelry boxes.
[01:21.38]“These golden boxes contain rare jewelry.
[01:24.88] You will be the most wealthy person if you choose one of us to be your husband. ”
[01:29.80]“All of you are not my idea of an ideal husband,” said the disappointed lady.
[01:35.49]One by one young men came forward but they were rejected by her.
[01:40.52] The shepherd began to worry.
[01:42.67] Suddenly, a plainly dressed young man appeared.
[01:46.07]The shepherd asked, “Young man, you look so poor. What can you offer my daughter?”
[01:52.30]“My wealth is always with me and it is my hands,” the young man said,
[01:57.77]“I am a good tailor. I am also a good carpenter.
[02:01.16]I can make tables and chairs within an hour. Moreover, I can also put up a tent for you all!”
[02:07.62]The lady smiled. The young man continued,
[02:11.66]“I can cook too. I can cook delicious meals.
[02:15.27]However, I do not have any property, servants or jewelry.
[02:19.31]But, with my pair of hands, I do have a whole life of wealth!”
[02:24.24]“That’s great!” shouted the shepherd’s daughter excitedly.
[02:28.40]“You are more wealthy than any of them because you have a pair of precious hands.
[02:33.75] You are my idea of an ideal husband!”
[02:37.04]A pair of hardworking hands can create much wealth.