When the carpenter finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the contractor handed the front-door key to the carpenter. "This is your house, " he said, "my gift to you."

竣工之时，木匠又检查了一番作品，而承包商却把门钥匙递给木匠道：“这房子是我给你的礼物。”

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When the carpenter finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the contractor handed the front-door key to the carpenter. "This is your house, "he said, "my gift to you.

木匠完成了他的工作，负责人来验收房屋，老板将这座房屋的前门钥匙递到了木匠手上，说：“这房子现在归你了，作为我给你的礼物。”

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An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurel life with his wife and enjoy his extended family.

有个老木匠准备退休，他告诉老板，说要离开建造行业，回家与妻子儿女享受天伦之乐。

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When the story begins, the carpenter, Jerry Ferro, is at the end of his tape measure -- no money, no contractor's license, no prospects, no girlfriend, and soon to turn 40 in the bargain.

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