When I was 18,one moring,my father told me to drive him into

When I was 18,one morning,my father told me to drive him into a town,about 18 miles away.I had just learned to drive,so I agreed with pleasure.First,we came to the town.Then I took the car to a nearby garage to have it repaired and promised(答应) to pick Dad up at 4 pm.Because I had a few hours to spend,I decided to go to the cinema.However,I became so interested in the film that I forgot the time.When the last film finished,it was 6 o’clock.
I was afraid Dad would be angry and never let me drive again,so I drove back quickly to meet Dad and made an excuse for my being late.I’ll never forget the cry he gave me.
“I’m disappointed that you feel you have to lie to me,Mike.I’m angry,not with you but with myself.I have failed because I’ve brought up (抚养) a son who can’t even tell the truth to his own father.I’m going to walk home now and think seriously about where I have gone wrong all these years.”
Dad began walking along the road.I begged(祈求)all the way,and I drove behind him for 18 miles,at a speed of 5 miles an hour.It was the most unforgetablt lesson.I have never lied to him ever since.