Chapter 16 The Mole and His Mother（鼹鼠和他的母亲）

A MOLE, a creature blind from birth, once said to his Mother: “I am sure than I can see, Mother! —
一只从出生就盲目的鼹鼠曾对它的母亲说：“我确定我能看见，妈妈！ —

” In the desire to prove to him his mistake, his Mother placed before him a few grains of frankincense, and asked, “What is it? —
为了证明他的错误，母亲在他面前放了几粒乳香，并问道：“这是什么？ —

’ The young Mole said, “It is a pebble. —
年幼的鼹鼠说：“这是一块小石头。” —

” His Mother exclaimed: —
他的母亲惊呼道： —

“My son, I am afraid that you are not only blind, but that you have lost your sense of smell.
“我的儿子，我担心你不仅盲目，还失去了嗅觉。”