A Funny Story

1. exploit n. 英勇的或冒险的行为或事迹
2. single-handed adv. 独自;单枪匹马地
3. lad n. 男孩,小伙子
A Funny Story
I Was Afraid to Frighten You
An old soldier often told his grandson about his past war exploits.
“Once I met with a dozen enemy soldiers and took the prisoners single-handed.”
“It was half a dozen enemy soldiers when you told me the story last year. But why have you added so many more this time?”
“You silly lad. You were younger last year, and I was afraid to frighten you.”