Notes：
stationmaster　駅長；

———————
In a small town, there was one train going to the big city every day. It was scheduled to arrive at　1 p.m., but it was always three or four hours late. Everyone knew this, so they came to the station late and sat and talked until the train arrived. One day, the train got to the station at 1 p.m. When people arrived at the usual time, the train was gone. They got very angry at the stationmaster. “The train is NEVER on time! Now we can’t get to the big city! What are we going to do？” The　stationmaster smiled and said, “Don’t worry. That was yesterday’s train!” (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
———————

Notes:
mud pie 泥まんじゅう;
whipped cream 泡立てクリーム;
clam chowder ハマグリ入りのチャウダー

———————–
Nagoya is known for its chicken and miso dishes. Kyoto is known for its tofu. In Japan, each region has its own special food. What about in the U.S.? Each state is known for something, too. Alabama is known for fried green tomatoes. Illinois is known for Chicago-style pizza. Maine has fresh lobster. If you like chocolate, Mississippi has great mud pie (chocolate pie with whipped cream). Nebraska is one of the best places to eat steak. Virginia is the home of ham, and Wisconsin is known for its cheese. Boston, Massachusetts, is known for its clam chowder. Wherever you go, there is something good to eat. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
———————–