Trying for Years | 多年尝试

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A man went to the police station wishing to speak with the burglar who had broken into his house the night before.

"You will get your chance in court," said the desk sergeant.

"No, no, no," said the man. "I want to know how he got into the house without waking my wife. I've been trying to do that for years."

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