It was at an exhibition of the artist’s works organized by the Red Cross. I was invited as a special g__1__ to attend the exhibition. During this period, two cute girls of 16 or 17 years old came to me and asked me for my signature( 签名 ). “I haven’t brought my pen. Is the p__2__ okay?” Actually, I knew they wouldn’t refuse. I just wanted to show a well-known writer’s good manners to the c__3__ readers. “Certainly,” the young girls readily a__4__. I could see they were very excited. Of course, their excitement also made me feel more pleased and satisfied. One of the girls h__5__ her fine notebook to me. I turned over the cover of the notebook, wrote a few words of encouragement n__6__ and signed my name. The girl read my signature, frowned ( 皱眉 ), looked at me carefully and asked, “Aren’t you Robert Char?” “No,” I told her proudly, “I’m the author of Alice Adams , the w__7__ of two Pulitzer Prizes.” The young girl turned to the o__8__ ,shrugged ( 耸肩 ) and said, “Mary, lend your rubber to me.” At that moment, all my pride turned into a bubble ( 泡泡 ) immediately. Since then, I always warn myself: no matter how outstanding you are, don’t think highly of yourself.