I first wanted to be a cabin-boy, so that I could come out with a white apron on and shake a tablecloth over the side, where all my old comrades could see me;

起初我想当个船上的小伙计，因为这样我就可以系上白围裙，站在船边摇一摇桌布，以便让我儿时的小伙伴们看见我。

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I first wanted to be a cabin-boy, so that I could come out with a white apron on and shake a tablecloth over the side, where all my old comrades could see me;

起初我想当个船上的小伙计，因为这样我就可以系上白围裙，站在船边摇一摇桌布，以便让我儿时的小伙伴们看见我。

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