A young businessman had just started his own firm.
一个年轻的生意人刚开办了一家公司。

He’d rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques.
他租了一间漂亮的办公室，并摆放了一些古董。

Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office.
他坐在办公室，只见一个人走进办公室外间。

Wishing to appear busy, the businessman picked up the phone and started to pretend he had a big deal working. He threw huge figures around and made giant commitments.
生意人想装成很忙的样子，于是拿起电话，假装有一大堆业务的姿态。他口吐天文数字，信口重诺。

Finally, he hung up and asked the visitor, “Can I help you?”
最后，他挂上电话，问来人：“能为您做点什么？”

“Sure. I’ve come to install the phone!”
来人说：“当然。我是来安装电话的。”