He has been gone many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I reGREtted it. I think of him when I complain about trifles, when I am envious of anothers good fortune, when I dont have a good heart.

At such times I put my hand on his arm to regain my balance, and say, You set the pace, I will try to adjust to you.

Annotation

1. cripple v. 使残疾，损害

2. inwardly adv. 在内心

3. squirm v. 蠕动

4. let on 泄密

5. coordinate v. (使)配合

6. adjust to 调整，使适合于

7. nasty adj. 肮脏的，不愉快的

8. sleigh n. 雪橇

9. cling to 抓紧

10. handrail n. (楼梯)扶手

11. basement n. 地下室

12. marvel v. 诧异

13. subjectto 使经历

14. indignity n. 轻蔑，侮辱

15. punch v. (用拳头)猛砸

16. shove v. 推，乱推

17. content adj. 满意的

18. frustration n. 失望

19. take a dive 认输

20. bout n. 拳击比赛

21. vicariously adv. 可替代地

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