英语故事:New vet(新手兽医)

【英文原文】

Shortly after graduating from veterinary school, I rode with my mother in the Michigan Trail Riders' annual trek across state. Late one afternoon, I was summoned to look at a horse that had reared up and flipped over in his trailer. Fortunately the horse was not seriously injured, but some lacerations needed stitching.

　　As I worked, I heard my mother chatting with the perturbed owner. "Don't worry, sir," she said. "My daughter's a great vet. She'll fix your horse up just fine."

　　"That's good to hear," said the man. "How long has she been a vet?"

　　"A week," replied my mother, proudly. Then hastily she added, "But she's been embroidering since she was eight years old."