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The Old Hound
老猎犬
Elvis was a dog that loved to run. He possessed all the criteria to be a great racing dog. He had long legs, lean muscles, and a strong heart.
埃尔维斯是一只喜欢奔跑的狗。他具备成为优秀赛狗的所有条件。他腿长、肌肉精瘦、心脏强健。
He was so good that he never lost a race in the northern hemisphere.
他非常优秀，在北半球从未输过一场比赛。
Spectators who bet on dog races always picked Elvis to win.
赌狗比赛的观众总是认为埃尔维斯会赢。
After ten years of racing, however, Elvis was getting old. His faculties were not as strong as they used to be. His owner got upset when Elvis started losing.
然而，经过十年的比赛，埃尔维斯开始老了。他的体能不如以前强了。当埃尔维斯开始输球时，他的主人很生气。
Eivis's owner wasn't a considerate person, and he did not treat Elvis well. Finally, his owner decided to get rid of him.
埃尔维斯的主人不是一个体贴的人，他对埃尔维斯也不好。最后，他的主人决定抛弃他。
He threw Elvis into his car and took him to the middle of the forest.
他把埃尔维斯扔进车里，带到了森林中间。
He tossed him out and drove away. Elvis was cold and scared.
他把他扔出去，开车走了。埃尔维斯又冷又害怕。
He decided to follow a small river into the city.
他决定沿着一条小河进城。
Elvis soon found out that the city was a big and impersonal place.
埃尔维斯很快发现这座城市很大，而且很冷漠。
Everywhere he went, he saw signs that said, "No Dogs Allowed."
无论他走到哪里，都能看到“禁止带狗入内”的标志。
Pedestrians yelled at him. He was sad, hungry, and alone.
行人对他大喊大叫。他伤心、饥饿、孤独。
He thought that all people were as cruel and uncaring as his owner had been.
他认为所有的人都和他的主人一样残忍和冷漠。
He was ready to give up when he heard a soft voice say, "What a beautiful hound!" Elvis looked up and saw an old woman.
他准备放弃了，正在这时，他听到一个柔和的声音说：“多漂亮的猎犬啊！”埃尔维斯抬起头，看到了一位老妇人。
She said, "You're entitled to a better life than this. I can take you to a sanctuary for old dogs like you. I'll cater to all your needs. Would you like to come with me?"
她说：“你有权过上比这更好的生活。我可以带你去一个像你这样的老狗收容所。我会满足你的所有需求。你愿意跟我去吗？”
The woman escorted Elvis to a beautiful facility. There was a sign on the external door that said, "Dogs Welcome!"
那位老妇人陪同埃尔维斯来到一个美丽的设施。外门上有一个标志，上面写着“欢迎带狗入内！”
The interior of the building was painted blue, and shiny ornaments hung from the ceiling.
建筑物内部漆成蓝色，天花板上挂着闪亮的装饰品。
There was a heap of tasty bones and bread crusts for consumption.
有一堆美味的骨头和面包皮供食用。
Elvis learned there were kind people in the world after all.
埃尔维斯明白了世界上毕竟还是有善良的人的。
He was so thankful that he jumped up and licked the woman's face.
他感激不尽，跳起来舔了舔女人的脸。
