The mothers of four priests got together and were discussing their sons. "My son is a monsignor," said the first proud woman. "When he enters a room, people say, 'Hello, Monsignor'."
四位牧師的母親聚到一起談論她們的兒子。“我的兒子是個教士,”第一位母親自豪地說道,“他進入房間,人們都說,‘您好,閣下’。”
The second mother went on, "My son is a bishop. When he enters a room, people say, 'Hello, Your Excellency'."
第二位母親說:“我的兒子是位主教。他進入房間,人們都稱,‘您好,大人’。”
"My son is a cardinal." continued the next one. "When he enters a room, people say, 'Hello, Your Eminence'.
“我的兒子是位紅衣主教,”第三位母親接著說,“他走進房間,人們都說,‘您好,尊敬的主教大人’。”
"The fourth mother thought for a moment. "My son is six-foot-ten and weighs 300 pounds, " she said. "When he enters a room, people say, 'Oh, my God'!"
第四位母親略思片刻。“我的兒子身高六英尺十,體重三百磅,”她說,“他要是走入房間,人們都說‘哦,我的上帝’!”