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欧亨利精致的婚姻科学 The Exact Science of Matrimony by O.Henry 1 Our story today is called The Exact Science of Matrimony.H 2 It was written by O. Henry. 3 Here is Barbara Klein with the story. 4 Jeff Peters and Andy Tucker could never be trusted. 5 One day, the two men decided to open a marriage business to make some quick and easy money. 6 The first thing they did was to write an advertisement to be published in newspapers. 7 Their advertisement read like this: 8 HA charming widow, beautiful and home-loving, would like to remarry. 9 She is only thirty-two years old. 10 She has three thousand dollars in cash and owns valuable property in the country. Jeff felt sorry for her. 103 He said he would be glad to let her give the two thousand dollars to Mister Wilkinson, so that she could be happy. 104 But he said he had to talk to his partner about it. 105 Jeff returned to his hotel and discussed it with Andy. 106 nI was expecting something like this/1 Andy said. 107 HYou cant trust a woman to stick with you in any plan that involves her emotions. 108 Jeff said it was a sad thing to think that they were the cause of the breaking of a womans heart. Andy agreed with him. 109 nril tell you what I am willing to do, said Andy. 110 “Jeff, you have always been a man of a soft and generous heart in Perhaps I have been too hard and worldly and suspicious. 112 For once, I will meet you half-way. 113 Go to Missus Trotter. Tell her to take the two thousand dollars out of the bank and give it to this Wilkinson fellow and be happy. 115 Jeff shook Andys hand for a long time. 116 Then he went back to Missus Trotter. 117 She cried as hard for joy as she had done for sorrow. 118 Two days later, Jeff and Andy prepared to leave town. 119 Wouldnt you like to go meet Missus Trotter once before we leave? Jeff asked Andy. 120 Shed like to express her thanks to you.” 121 Why, I guess not/1 Andy said. 122 nI think we should hurry and catch the train. 123 Jeff was putting all the money they had received in