摘要
症状看来不妙：年老、体衰、背脊碎裂。手术会长达好几个小时，还需要无微不至的照顾。不过康复指日可待，整个过程只要花费100美元。
The symptoms were grim： advanced age, crumbling physical condition, broken spine. The operation would last several hours and require meticulous care. But recovery was likely, and the procedure would cost only $100.
