Clarinet

When I played with a symphony orchestra, our union reached an agreement with a major airline about which instruments we could carry on board, and which had to be shipped as luggage. A cellist¹ was dismayed to find that his delicate, expensive wood instrument was consigned² to the rougher handling and cold temperatures of the baggage hold.

He neatly³ solved the problem. Cello⁴ in hand, he approached the flight attendant at the gate and asked, "May I bring my clarinet on board?" Scanning her list, she replied, "Clarinets are okay. Have a good trip," and, smiling, waved him on.

单簧管

我在一个交响乐团演奏时，我们乐团与一家大航空公司达成协议，哪些乐器可以带上飞机，哪些乐器要作为行李托运。一个大提琴手惊愕地发现他那精致、昂贵的木质乐器竟要托运，经受行李舱内的低温以及野蛮的装缷。

他干净利落地解决了这个问题。他手里拿着大提琴，走到门口的空中小姐跟前，问道：“我可以将我单簧管带上飞机吗？”她检视了一下单子，答道，“单簧管可以。祝你旅途愉快。”然后微笑着挥手让他进去了。