A BOY bathing in a river was in danger of being drowned. —
一个男孩在河里洗澡时遇到了溺水的危险。 —

He called out to a passing traveler for help, but instead of holding out a helping hand, the man stood by unconcernedly, and scolded the boy for his imprudence. —
他向一个经过的路人求助，但那个人不但没有伸出援手，反而漠不关心地站在一旁责骂男孩鲁莽。 —

“Oh, sir!” cried the youth, “pray help me now and scold me afterwards.”
“哦，先生！”年轻人大声喊道，“请你现在帮助我，事后再责骂我吧。”

Counsel without help is useless.
劝告没有帮助便于无用。