Mom told me that Queen's Day is meant to be a national day of togetherness.

妈妈告诉我，本应是一个全国性的团聚日。

Soon, he started writing an abridged version that he thought people might want to buy at a reduced price, but time had bested him.

不后，他着手为之编写删本，认为如果降价出也许就会想买了，但此时已有先他一步。