英文短篇故事

写作类型和用途:造句编故事；文章题目:英文短篇故事；写作要求:drive offnothing more thandistinctsquare one's shoulderglance atreserveair of assurancein . demeanorbreak outgrope fortip offend withafter deliberation, sb. Chooseget out of the mess，200词；

Once upon a time in a small town, there lived an old man named Jack. Jack was known for his distinct style and square shoulders, which always made him stand out in the crowd. He had an air of assurance that people found both captivating and mysterious.

One day, Jack's car broke down in the middle of the road. He tried to drive off, but it was no use. Jack was determined to fix the problem himself, so he pulled out his toolbox and started to grope for the right tools. While he was busy, a young man named Tom stopped by to help.

Tom quickly diagnosed the problem and offered to fix it for Jack. Jack, however, was not one to accept help from others and thanked Tom, saying there was nothing more than a simple issue that he could handle on his own.

As Jack continued to fix his car, Tom couldn't help but glance at the old man, admiring his resilience and determination. Jack's reserve and demeanor were a mystery to Tom, but he knew that Jack was not someone to be trifled with.

Suddenly, the car engine started smoking, and Jack realized he was in deeper trouble than he thought. His deliberation was cut short as the engine caught fire. Tom quickly broke out into action, using a fire extinguisher to put out the flames.

After the fire was out, Jack couldn't help but feel grateful to Tom for his timely help. He realized that sometimes, it's okay to accept help from others. Tom had tipped off Jack that it was okay to get out of the mess without having to do everything on his own.

In the end, Jack learned a valuable lesson that day: don't be too proud to accept help when you need it. It was a humbling experience, but one that made him a better person. As he thanked Tom once more, he knew that he had made a friend for life.