So the journey was to be a bit of mother-son bonding at this key stage in the boy's life, while he still appreciated his mother's company.

因而这个旅程有点像在男孩子人生的关键阶段的母子亲情，男孩还是很感激母亲的陪同。

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In a rare blast of temper over dinner one night, the elder Mr. Gates reacted to a bitter mother-son argument by pitching a glass of cold water in young Bill's face.

一次晚饭时双方又吵得不可开交，老盖茨罕见地失去了耐心，他将一杯冷水径直泼到了盖茨脸上，结束了这场母子争论。

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Finally his mother relented and gave permission for her youngest son to marry.

他的母亲终于发慈悲，允许她最小的儿子结婚。

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