He met her at a party. She was excellent. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised. So as not to appear rude, she went along.

    As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was t{#blank#}1{#/blank#} nervous to say anything and she felt uncomfortable. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, "Could you please give me some salt? I'd like to put it in my coffee."

    They looked at him for a long time. He turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. Curious, she asked, "Why puts{#blank#}2{#/blank#} in the coffee?" He explained, "When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the seaside. I could feel its taste salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my childhood and my hometown. I miss it and my parents." She was d{#blank#}3{#/blank#} touched. A man who can admit(承认) that he's homesick must love his home and care about his family. He must be responsible. That was the start of their l{#blank#}4{#/blank#} story. They chose to date(约会). She found that he met all her requirements(要求). So they married and lived h{#blank#}5{#/blank#} together. And every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the w{#blank#}6{#/blank#} he liked it.

    After 40 years, he d {#blank#}7{#/blank#}and left her a letter which said: “My dearest, please forgive（原谅）my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous I asked for salt instead of sugar. It was hard for me to ask for a change, so I just went ahead. Many times, I tried to tell you the t{#blank#}8{#/blank#}, but I was afraid that it would ruin(毁灭) everything. Sweetheart, I don't exactly like salty coffee. But as it mattered so much to you, I've learnt to enjoy it. Having you with me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a s{#blank#}9{#/blank#} time, I hope we can be together again, even if it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the r{#blank#}10{#/blank#} of my life.