中级美语L70

A Promise Is a Promise p. 484 Larry is talking to his classmate, Hedy. L: Hey, Hedy! What seems to be bothering you?H: I don&`&t understand why my boyfriend finds it so hard to keep his word. L: What has he done this time? H: Well, he made a date with me to see a movie last night, but he stood me up. L: What a lousy guy! H: I know. And there&`&s nothing worse than to be in love with such a guy. L: Why don&`&t you just dump him? H: I can&`&t. L: Why not? H: I promised I&`&d never leave him. And a promise is a promise. L: Oh, boy.