Wū wū! 呜呜！ The railway engine of steam power emits a lot of white smokes, drew the long steel car(riage) to arrange in order on the railway rail, runs the speeding horse general speed. 蒸汽动力的火车头冒出大量白烟,于铁轨上拉动着长长的钢铁车列,跑出了奔马一般的速度。 Looks at the two sides sceneries to back up fast, the soft position that sits, and front small table, Jorhan feels grateful: „Thank you! Mr. Levy...... I...... I have not thought, you also promoted the seat for me, arrived at the second-rate compartment......” 望着两边景色飞快倒退,还有自己坐着的柔软位置,以及面前的小桌,约尔翰感激道:“谢谢您！李维先生……我……我没有想到,您还为我提升了座位,来到了二等车厢……” His that pitiful savings, most can only buy Zhang San and other tickets, not too enough. 他的那点可怜的积蓄,最多只能买一张三等车票,还不太够。 As for third-class compartment? 至于三等车厢？ It after the railway engine, must withstand the bad smell and dust after a lot of combustion of coal, is more crowded is the same like the sardine canned food. 它就位于火车头之后,要承受大量煤炭燃烧后的恶劣气味与粉尘,更挤得如同沙丁鱼罐头一样。 Basically, after each passenger treats the long time, will turn into the dark color. 基本上,每一位旅客待久之后,都会变成黑乎乎的颜色。 But the second-rate compartment has the quite comfortable position, four people sit facing each other, the middle also has a small wooden table, at noon when evening will have the dining car to pass through. 而二等车厢就有比较舒适的位置,四人对坐,中间还有张小木桌,中午与晚上之时会有餐车经过。 As for a more superior prime compartment, is it is said more luxurious, but is the aristocrat and dignified person is only open. 至于更上等的头等车厢,据说更加奢华,但只为贵族与体面人开放。 „Does not need to be polite.” “不必客气。” Zhong Shenxiu smiles gracefully, at heart secretly thought/passage: ‚Youngster...... you were too naive......’ 钟神秀优雅地一笑,心里暗道一声:‘少年啊……你还是太天真了……’ Purchase train ticket, but also needs the identification! 购买火车票,还需要身份证明！ This thing he naturally does not have, but Jorhan could not find the appropriate reason, was rejected very much easily, even annoys the policeman. 这东西他自然是没有的,而约尔翰也找不到合适的理由,很容易就被拒绝,甚至惹来巡警。 Zhong Shenxiu notices, the security force in train station has been raised. 钟神秀注意到,火车站内的警戒力量已经有所提升。 Perhaps shortly afterward, the news of war will travel again comprehensively, the steam train whole-heartedly, will deal with the transportation demand of various types of commodity and army, the station declares martial law, Jorhan do not want to run. 恐怕再过不久,战争的消息就会全面传开,蒸汽列车会全力以赴,应对各种物资与军队的转运需求,车站戒严,约尔翰就更别想跑了。 However met Zhong Shenxiu, is his luck. 不过遇上了钟神秀,也是他的幸运。 Doing an inspection and interrogation, were sent casually with a white paper by Zhong Shenxiu. 一路的巡查、盘问,都被钟神秀随便用一张白纸打发掉了。 Jorhan seems like to take the steam train for the first time, is looking at the scenery of out of the window excitedly, long time long time does not hate to move to the enlarging ones vision pupil. 约尔翰似乎是第一次乘坐蒸汽列车,兴奋地望着窗外的景色,良久良久都舍不得移开眼眸。 Zhong Shenxiu shot a look at the eye at will with the guest who oneself ride. 钟神秀则是随意瞥了眼跟自己同乘的客人。 A hair slightly brown slightly curls, is thin, wears the youth gentleman of eyeglasses, he wears the wool fabric black long clothing/taking of two-row button, wears a dome ceremonial hat, in the hand also the embed silver swagger stick, looks has the self-control very appropriately. 一位头发微褐略卷,身材消瘦,戴着眼镜的青年绅士,他穿着双排纽扣的呢绒黑色长服,戴着一顶圆顶礼帽,手中还有一根镶嵌银色的短杖,看起来十分得体而有涵养。 ‚Isn't the present temperature...... low? Even is a little hot......’ ‘现在的温度……并不低吧？甚至还有点热……’ Zhong Shenxiu looked at itself and Jorhan shirt eyes: ‚Or...... this is the appearance of upper circles of society, because the upper person does not need to work, therefore the clothes do compare to maintain warmth thickly?’ 钟神秀望了自己与约尔翰的衬衫一眼:‘或者说……这就是上流社会的打扮,因为上层人不需要自己劳动,所以衣服都比较保暖厚实？’ As for the last passenger, is actually a young woman who wears the close houndstooth long skirt, the head wears under a roof pendant the soft hat of fine gauze, blocked from the less than half face, the curious pupil is sizing up everywhere, but looks is Jorhan of countryside hick, obviously brought to her attention, was pretended to shoot a look at several accidentally. 至于最后一位乘客,却是一位穿着细密格子花纹长裙的年轻女性,头上戴着一顶垂下轻纱的软帽,遮住了小半的脸庞,好奇的眸子正四处打量,而一看就是乡下土包子的约尔翰,明显引起了她的注意,被装作无意地瞥了好几眼。 Jorhan root of the ear suddenly some flood red, receives to look to the line of sight of out of the window, sits respectfully. 约尔翰耳根蓦然有些泛红,收回望向窗外的视线,正襟危坐。 When works as...... 哐当哐当…… The long time on steam train, somewhat is really boring, has eight hours of long time from Chariaston. 蒸汽火车上的漫长时光,实在有些无聊,距离卡莱斯顿更是还有八个小时的漫长时间。 Finally, Jorhan cannot endure patiently, small sound said: „Mr. Levy, after arriving at Christian, what do you have to propose?” 终于,约尔翰忍耐不住,小声道:“李维先生,对于到达克莱斯顿之后,您有什么提议么？” After riding train that takes a long journey, his courage will as if exhaust gradually, filled to future being at a loss and uneasy. 乘坐上远行的列车之后,他的勇气就似乎渐渐耗尽,充满了对未来的迷惘与忐忑不安。 „Goes to a big city, first is most important, found a stopping over place, otherwise at night the definitely swept street policeman will hold, if did not have the work proof again, that trouble big......” “去到一处大城市,首先最重要的,是找到一个落脚的地方,否则夜晚肯定会被扫街的巡警抓住,如果再没有工作证明,那就麻烦大了……” Zhong Shenxiu is smiling, although he has not gone, but can guess some situations reluctantly. 钟神秀微笑着,虽然他没有去过,但勉强可以猜测出一些情况。 „Then...... found a work immediately, can be the short-term kind of work in a factory, the most important thing is attained the work proof...... to act according to you to say after all, the kingdom was very strict to the wanderer management, so long as some work proof, will then not be caught...... me to think, if you are not willing to enter the factory, going to the wharf did the coolie perhaps is a choice, but must be careful the bandit gang, best the trade union or the circle that joined some of your hometown people to organize...... in the capital, the people from other place are very always easy to stick together to warm up......” “然后……则是马上去找到一份工作,可以是短期工种,最重要的是拿到工作证明……毕竟根据你所说,王国对流浪汉管理很严格,但只要有工作证明,便不会被逮起来……我想,如果你不愿意进工厂的话,去码头上干苦力或许是个选择,但要小心匪帮,最好加入一些你家乡人组织的工会或者圈子……在首都,外地人总是很容易抱团取暖的……” „You really experience vastly......” “您果然见识广博……” Jorhan acclaimed one heartfeltly. 约尔翰由衷地赞叹一声。 ‚No, I blindly guess......’ Zhong Shenxiu turned a supercilious look at heart, at once hears the inquiry of Jorhan: „But...... I do not want to do the coolie for a lifetime, I hear the Chariaston everywhere gold.” ‘不,我只是瞎猜的……’钟神秀心里翻了一个白眼,旋即又听到约尔翰的提问:“但是……我不想一辈子都干苦力,我听说卡莱斯顿遍地黄金。” „Pū!” “扑哧！” The young gentleman who that wears the politeness smiled one suddenly, at once takes off the hat, was sorry: „Was sorry......, but I must correct, the Chariaston not everywhere gold, there is the heaven of rich and aristocrat, but regarding the poor person, appears not that friendly......” 那位戴着礼貌的年轻绅士突然笑了一声,旋即脱下帽子,表示歉意:“抱歉……但我要纠正一点,卡莱斯顿并非遍地黄金,那里是富人与贵族的天堂,但对于穷人而言,就显得不那么友好……” „Well-meaning reminder is always good, even if somewhat grating!” Zhong Shenxiu nods, says with a smile: „Levy, are you?” “善意的提醒总是好的,哪怕有些刺耳！”钟神秀点点头,笑道:“李维,请问你是？” „Called me Kerry to be good.” “叫我克里就好了。” The young gentleman smiles to respond, very polite appropriate, looks to Jorhan: „You want to look for one to be good to work, is your cultural level? Has by the proof of elementary education?” 年轻绅士微笑回应,十分礼貌得体,又看向约尔翰:“你想要找一份好工作,请问你的文化水平是？有受过初等教育的证明么？” „Was sorry that...... I...... I am not literate!” “抱歉……我……我不识字！” Jorhan feels that lady's vision also to look, immediately lowers the head. 约尔翰感受到那位女士的目光也看过来,顿时低下头。 „Although was sorry very much, but has to say one, your cultural level, decided a lot of dignified work closed the front door to you, after all the professional the experience that needs to study and accumulate over a long period of time for a long time, for example doctor and attorney......” “虽然很抱歉,但还是不得不说一句,你的文化水平,决定了很多体面的工作对你关上了大门,毕竟专业人士需要长久的学习与日积月累的经验,比如医生、律师……” Kerry sighed: „Mr. Levy suggestion is very critical, first stands firm in Chariaston, can ponder that other issues......, you are young, while the daytime working, can in the evening the literate curriculum of registration church, that is free, but can also listen respectfully to ‚Lord of the Gate’ great, after being admitted a cultural level of most foundation proved that could through the channel in church, found some good work, for example...... the male servant of aristocrat, or the waiter in some restaurant and club...... that at least lives compared with the coolie with ease. Does Mr. Levy, how you feel?” 克里叹息一声:“李维先生的建议很中肯,先在卡莱斯顿站稳脚跟,才能思考其它问题……嗯,你年龄不大,在白天工作的同时,晚上还可以去报名教会的一些识字课程,那是免费的,还可以聆听‘门之主’的伟大,等到考取了一个最基础的文化水平证明之后,或许可以通过教会的渠道,去找到一些不错的工作,比如……贵族的男仆、或者一些餐厅与俱乐部的侍者……那至少比苦力活轻松。李维先生,你觉得如何？” „Critical proposition!” “中肯的提议！” Zhong Shenxiu nods, saw the eye that Jorhan is at a loss, added one: „Happy life by own both hands creations, since made the decision, can only also walk again laboriously......” 钟神秀点点头,看到了约尔翰迷惘的眼睛,不由加了一句:“美好的生活是靠自己双手创造的,既然做出了决定,就只能再辛苦也走下去……” Regarding filling the chicken soup, he also has one very much. 对于灌鸡汤,他也是很有一手的。 „Thanks......” “谢谢……” Jorhan depresses depressed at heart forcefully, said with a smile reluctantly: „Suggestions thank you, I will seriously consider.” 约尔翰强行压下心里的沮丧,勉强笑道:“谢谢你们的建议,我会认真考虑的。” Cluck! 咕咕！ At this moment, his belly exudes the cry that did not make every effort to succeed. 就在这时,他肚子又发出了不争气的叫声。 „Also to the time of lunch, Mr. Levy, we went to the restaurant together, does the waiting dining car pass through?” “也到了午餐的时间了,李维先生,我们是一起去餐厅,还是等待餐车经过？” Kerry takes out a modeling fine pocket watch, opened looks at one, the smile asked. 克里取出一只造型精美的怀表,打开看了一眼,微笑问道。 „I feel......” “我觉得……” Zhong Shenxiu just must reply, suddenly raised the head. 钟神秀刚刚要回答,突然抬头。 Above ten thousand meters upper air, must spread the grating sonic boom suddenly! 万米高空之上,忽得传出了刺耳的音爆！