Workman: "Mr. Brown, I should like to ask for a small rise in my wages. I have just been married."
Employer: "Very sorry, my dear man, but I can't help you. For accidents which happen to our workmen outside the factory we are not responsible."
工人：“布朗先生，我想请您给我加一点工资。我刚刚结了婚。”
雇主：“非常抱歉，老兄，但是我无能为力。对工人在厂外发生的事故我们概不负责。”
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