（34）他们来到两个重伤员炕前，通讯员端着汤喂一个，白求恩亲自喂一个。伤员知道这是特地给白求恩煮的鸡汤，坚持不肯吃。白求恩趁伤员说话机会，把一勺勺鸡汤送进伤员的嘴里。

(34) Approaching the kang beds of two severely wounded soldiers, the messenger fed one while Bethune personally fed the other. Recognizing this chicken soup was meant for Bethune, the wounded stubbornly refused. Seizing the moment when he spoke, spoon by spoon Bethune deftly slipped the broth past their lips.