床头灯英语.3000词读物(纯英文):永别了,武器

《床头灯英语·3000词读物（纯英文）：永别了，武器》：　　I had my dinner at the dining hall. The meal lasted longer than I had planned. The priest was there as usual, and some of the soldiers were trying to joke with him. They told him a story about a priest in another town who was arrested for stealing money. The soldiers were idiots, but there was lots of wine, so I drank and listened to their foolish talk. Suddenly, I realized that I had had a bit too much to drink. Looking down at my watch, I saw that two hours had passed. I jumped up from my seat and told everyone that I had to go.　　I went straight to the British hospital and asked for Catherine. However, the receptionist told me that she could not come down.　　"Is there anything wrong?" I asked.　　"She is not feeling very well."　　I left the hospital feeling sad and alone. Up until now, I had not taken Catherine very seriously. But now, after a few drinks and being turned away at the hospital, I was really missing her.　　We found out the next day that the fighting was to begin later that evening. A couple of drivers and I would have to take some ambulances down the river to collect the wounded. On the way out of town, I stopped at the British hospital, and told the other drivers that I would meet them down the road. I then rushed into the waiting hall of the hospital and told them that I wanted to see Miss Barkley. After ten minutes, Catherine came down.　　"Are you feeling any better?" I asked.　　"I'm fine now. It was just too hot yesterday. I had to rest a bit."　　"I'm on my way to Play now. There is supposed to be some fighting tonight. I won't be able to see you until tomorrow."　　She took off her necklace and gave it to me. There was a small figure hanging from it. "This is Saint Anthony~. It can bring you good luck！"　　"Thanks. I'll keep it safe. I need to go now."　　……