Every Sunday, Lars cooked dinner for his family. It was always the same three dishes. His daughter, Astrid, always set the table.
每个星期天，拉尔斯都会为家人做晚饭。总是那三道菜。他的女儿阿斯特丽德总是负责摆桌子。
This Sunday started just like any other. Lars made his usual chicken and potatoes. Astrid set out four plates as always.
这个星期天，开头和平常没什么两样。拉尔斯照例做了鸡肉和土豆。阿斯特丽德像往常一样摆出四个盘子。
The kitchen smelled warm and familiar. Astrid folded the napkins neatly. Everything felt calm and ordinary.
厨房里的气味温暖而熟悉。阿斯特丽德把餐巾叠得整整齐齐。一切都平静而平常。
Then the doorbell rang unexpectedly. Astrid opened the door with surprise. Her old friend from college stood there.
这时，门铃突然响了。阿斯特丽德惊讶地打开门。她大学时的老朋友站在门口。
"I was in town for one night," she said. Astrid hugged her friend and invited her in. She quickly grabbed one more plate.
“我只在这个城市待一晚，”她说。阿斯特丽德拥抱了朋友，请她进来。她赶紧又拿了一个盘子。
Lars added more potatoes to the pot. He made the dinner stretch for five people. He set an extra chair at the table.
拉尔斯往锅里又加了些土豆。他把这顿饭匀给五个人吃。他还在桌边加了一把椅子。
Everyone sat down together happily. Astrid's friend told stories from college. Lars laughed a lot during dinner.
大家高高兴兴地围坐在一起。阿斯特丽德的朋友讲起了大学时的故事。晚饭时，拉尔斯笑个不停。
The quiet Sunday became a lively party. Plates emptied fast, and everyone talked at once. Even the family cat came to look.
安静的星期天变成了热闹的聚会。盘子很快就空了，大家都抢着说话。连家里的猫也跑来看热闹。
"Come back anytime," Lars said at the end. Astrid's friend promised to visit again. They all said goodbye at the door.
“随时再来啊。”最后，拉尔斯说。阿斯特丽德的朋友答应会再来看他们。大家在门口道了别。
