Marlin had the address from the mask: 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney. But where was Wallaby Way? Where was Sydney?
He had to ask for directions.
A school of silvery moonfish swirled1 past. Maybe they knew.
Excuse me, Marlin said as they rushed by. Uhhello?
The moonfish darted2 this way and that, constantly moving.
Hey! Hold it! Marlin shouted. Wait a minute! Im trying to talk to you.
Again, they hurried by.
One quick question! Marlin pleaded. Please? And theyre gone again!
Just then, Dory swam closer by. P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, she recited. Shed been repeating the address ever since shed remembered it. 42 Wallaby Way.
It was driving Marlin crazy.
Okay. All right, heres the thing, he told her. I think its best if I just carry on from here by myself.
Dory paused, not understanding. Huh? This was so hard to say. Marlin tried again. I dont want to hurt your feelings. You want me to leave? Dory asked in disbelief.
Well, I mean not Yes. Its just, you know...I cant afford any more delays, and youre one of those fish that cause delays.
Dorys eyes opened wide. You mean you dont like me?
No! Of course I like you, Marlin explained. Oh! Dont cry. I like you
All of a sudden, a group of moonfish sTOPped in front of them. Hey, you! one said to Marlin.
They all hovered3 there, staring at Marlin.
Lady, said the fish. Is this guy bothering you?
Um, I dont remember. Dory sniffled. Then she turned to Marlin. Were you?
Hey! Marlin said suddenly. He finally had their attention! Do you guys know how I can get to P. Sherman
Look, pal4, were talking to the lady, not you. The fish smiled at Dory, trying to cheer her up. You like impressions? Okay, the fish said to the others. Just like in rehearsal5, gentlemen
The moonfish swam into different positions, forming the shape of a swordfish.
So what are we? Take a guess? they asked.
Dory perked6 up. Oh, Ive seen one of those, she said.
Im a fish with a nose like a sword, one of the moonfish said, giving her a hint.
Wait wait um Dory said. Its a swordfish! Marlin put in.
Hey, Clown Boy. Let the lady guess, another fish scolded Marlin.
The moonfish did more impressions. They changed into a lobster7, an ocTOPus8, a ship But Dory didnt get a single one right.
Would somebody please give me directions? Marlin shouted angrily.
The moonfish switched places again. This time they looked like a clownfish. An angry clownfishjust like Marlin.
Finally, Dory laughed.
This is useless, Marlin thought. He swam off.
Hey! Come back! Dory followed him. Whats the matter?
Marlin turned to her. Whats the matter? While theyre doing their silly little impressions, I am miles from home, with a fish that cant even remember her own name. He sighed. Meanwhile, my son is out there... But it doesnt matter, cause no fish in this entire ocean is gonna help me.
Well, Im helping9 you, Dory told him. Wait right here.
She hurried back to the school of fish. Guys, any of you heard of P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney? she asked politely.
Sydney? Oh, sure, said one of the fish. You wouldnt know how to get there, would you? asked Dory.
What you wanna do is follow the EAC. Thats, uh, East Australian Current, the fish explained.
The moonfish shifted places so that they looked like wavy10 lines in the water: the East Australian Current. Big currentcant miss it.
Then they turned into an arrow. Its in that direction. And then youre gonna follow that for about, uh, three leagues, and that little babys gonna float you right past Sydney.
Great! Marlin swam over. Thats great! Dory, you did it!
Oh, please. Im just your little helperhelpin along, Dory said cheerfully.
Well, listen, fellahs, thank you, Marlin called to the moonfish.
Dont mention it. Just loosen up. Okay, buddy11? they replied.
Bye, Dory said as she and Marlin swam off.
Oh, hey, maam? said the fish. One more thing.
Dory turned and swam back to the moonfish. Yes?
When you come to this trench, the fish formed a picture of a long, narrow ditch with very steep sides. Swim through it. Not over it!
Trench, Dory repeated. Through it. Not over it. Ill remember!
Then she turned to catch up with Marlin, who was already on his way.
马林得到了面罩上的地址：悉尼沃拉比路42号。但沃拉比路在什么地方？悉尼在什么地方？
他需要问路。
一群银色的翻车鱼转着圈游了过去。或许他们了解。
打扰一下，他们迅速游过的时候，马林说，呃你们好?
翻车鱼时而冲到这边，时而冲到那边，一刻不停。
喂！停下!马林大喊，等一下！我有话跟你们说。
他们还是匆忙地走了。
就一个小问题!马林恳求道，求求你们了？他们又走了!
就在这个时候，多莉游到跟前。沃拉比路42号，P.谢尔曼，她背诵着。她自从记住了这个地址，就一直在不断地重复。沃拉比路42号。
这让马林崩溃了。
好了。好吧，有件事，他告诉她，我想，从目前开始最好还是我自己走。
多莉停了下来，不知道。啊?这太很难开口了。马林又试了一次：我不想叫你伤心。你要我走?多莉很难置信地问。
呃，我不想是的。只不过由于，你了解的我再也耽误不起了，可是你是那种拖慢我进度的鱼。
多莉的双眼睁得大大的，问道：你的意思是你不喜欢我?
不！我当然喜欢你，马林讲解，哦！别哭。我喜欢你
忽然，一群翻车鱼停在他们面前。喂，你!一条鱼对马林说。
他们都徘徊在原地，盯着马林。
女性，这条鱼说，这家伙找你麻烦是吧?
呃，我不记得了。多莉抽噎着。然后她转向马林。有吗?
嘿!马林忽然说。他终于引起他们的注意了！你们了解如何找到P.谢尔曼
听好了，小子，大家在跟这位女性说话，不是你。这条鱼对着多莉微笑，想让她开心起来，你喜欢模仿秀吗？好吧，这条鱼对其他同伴说，和排练的时候一样，先生们
翻车鱼游到不一样的地方，摆出一条剑鱼的造型。
那样大家是什么？猜一猜?他们问。
多莉开心起来。哦，我见过一个。她说。
我是条鼻子长得像利剑的鱼。一条翻车鱼说，给了她一点儿暗示。
等等等等呃多莉说。是剑鱼!马林插嘴。
喂，小丑男，让这位女性猜。另一条鱼责备马林。
翻车鱼又表演了不少模仿秀。他们变身龙虾、章鱼、轮船但多莉全部都没猜对。
有哪个能为我引导方向吗?马林生气地大喊。
翻车鱼又交换了地方。这次它们变得像一条小丑鱼。一条生气的小丑鱼就像马林。
终于，多莉开怀大笑。
这一点儿用都没，马林想。他游走了。
嘿！回来!多莉跟着他，如何了?
马林转向她，反问道：如何了？他们在表演无聊的模仿秀，我大老远地离开家，跟一条连自己名字都记不住的鱼待在一块。他叹了口气，继续说道：同时，我的儿子还下落不明但没关系，由于这整个大海的鱼，他们都不会帮我。
呃，我会助你的，多莉告诉他，在这儿等着。
她快点去找那群鱼。各位，你们有人听说过悉尼沃拉比路42号，P.谢尔曼吗?她非常有礼貌地问。
悉尼？哦，当然，一条鱼说，你大概不了解去悉尼如何走，是吧?多莉问。
你们要做的就是跟着东澳洋流走。就是，呃，东澳大利亚洋流。这条鱼讲解说。
翻车鱼变换了地方，如此它们看起来就像水里的波浪形：东澳大利亚洋流。非常大的洋流不会找不到的。
接着，他们又变成一个箭头。它是朝那个方向流的。然后，要跟着它游大概，呃，三里格，那个小宝贝儿正好能把你们带到悉尼。
太好了!马林游过去，这真是太好了！多莉，你帮了大忙!
哦，别这么说。我只不过你的小助手一路帮忙。多莉开心地说。
好了，听着，伙计们，谢谢。马林对翻车鱼喊道。
别客气。放轻松。怎么样，老兄?他们回答道。
再见。多莉和马林一边游走一边说。
哦，嘿，女性?翻车鱼说,还有一件事。
多莉转身，游回翻车鱼身边，问道：如何了?
当你遇见这条海沟时，翻车鱼摆出两壁较陡的狭长壕沟的画面，说道，直接穿过去。别从上面过!
海沟，多莉重复着，穿过去。别从上面过。我会记住的!
然后她转过身去追马林，他已经在赶路了。
