Because most books aren`t worth that much
,libraries generally ask a $25
overdue fee for one book ,so that you won`t be able to borrow another book
until you`ve paid the fine.But in fact some borrowers don`t come back to
pay his fine.
But recently ,one borrower decided to return what he should pay his high
school library.The man checked out two library books he borrowed in 1958 from his high school,and forgot to return them.51 years later,he was clearing out some of his things form his parents` house when he came across the two books,now dusty with age.So he sent the books back to his old school--along with a letter and a big overdue fee.“I`ve sent the money to cover my fault,” the letter read.“At 0.02 cents per day it works out at $745.00 for 51 years,” the letter said.“I`ve sent along a few more dollars in case the rates changed.” He paid $1,000-enough to buy quite a few new books for the library.
It`s never too late to correct a mistake.求翻譯