A friend of mine, a Sunday-school teacher，attended a church dinner with her husband，who isn't much of a church一goer. The pastor¹ asked each person to stand，introduce himself and describe his contribution. As it became apparent to the husband that everyone else was deeply involved，he grew more and more uncomfortable. But when it was his turn to speak，he rose to the occasion. Thinking of his six children，he said，"my name is Dave，and I supply the kids for the Sunday school.”

我的一位朋友是一个主日学校的教师。她和丈夫一起去参加教堂的晚餐会，而她的丈夫是不怎么去教堂的。牧师请每个人站起来做自我介绍，并讲述自己对教会的贡献。她的丈夫看出，别人都比他更关心教会的工作，他变得越来越不自在。但是，该他说话时，他很好地对付了这一局面。他想到自己有六个孩子，就说:“我叫大卫，我为主日学校提供了学生。”

He got a standing² ovation³.

他的话赢得一片掌声。