Gravely ill, a man went to the doctor with his wife. After the examination the physician motioned for the wife to meet him in the hallway.

　　
一個人得了重病，妻子伴隨他去看醫生。檢查過后，醫生示意病人的妻子到走廊見他。 　　

"Your husband is very sick, " the doctor said, "but there are three things you can do to ensure his survival. First, fix him three healthful, delicious meals a day. Next, give him a stress-free environment , and don't complain about anything. Finally, make passionate love to him every day.

　　
“你丈夫病得很重，”醫生說，“但有三件事可保住他的性命。第一，一日三餐，要營養美味。第二，給他一個輕松的環境，不要抱怨。第三，每天都對他傾注熾熱的愛。” 　　

On the drive home the husband asked, "What did the doctor say?" 　

　
在驅車回家的路上，丈夫問道：“醫生說了什么？” 　　

"I'm sorry, " she said, "but you're not going to make it. 　

　
“很遺憾，”她說，“你活不成了。”