In the late 1970's, Lucas and others began extensive residential development of the Isle of Palms, a barrier island situated eastward of the city of Charleston.

在1970年代的晚期，卢卡斯和其他人在位于查尔斯顿县东部的一个堤礁岛——棕榈岛上开始大规模的住宅区开发活动。

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Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands.

他们就吐唾沫在他脸上，用拳头打他。

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We help others with our palms down, and we ask for help with our palms up. Helping brings happiness, begging brings pain.

手心向下是助人，手心向上是求人；助人快乐，求人痛苦。

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Jasmine and asparagus grew in some of the yards, while in others there were weeds under the tall palms, gossiping in the wind.

NEWYORKER: Waiting