Now it occurred to him that he was earning a monthly pittance, putting up with all sorts of hardship and even hugging a water can to prevent it freeing. Apparently his broad chest was worth less than a small can.

• 现在，他似乎看出来，一月只挣那么些钱，而把所有的苦处都得受过来，连个小水筒也不许冻上，而必得在胸前抱着，自己的胸脯多么宽，仿佛还没有个小筒儿值钱。