That’s rich (75)
Had a bad week-cleaned me out (75)
Time you stumped up a bit more (75)
Getting a bit above yourself, aren’t you? (75)
I’m not rolling in wealth (76)
Or up goes the monkey (76)
That’s your look out (76)
I’m the man on top and you are for it (76)
Gooch had him by the short hairs (76)
4. Insert the necessary prepositions.
1. Mr. Spiller glanced sharply … him, as though suspecting sarcasm, but his lean face expressed nothing whatsoever.
2. It occurred … him, not for the first time that there was something very attractive … Mr. Digby’s silvery personality.
3. “It’s too flattering … you,” said Mrs. Digby,” but you mustn’t think … altering your plans … me. I haven’t any right to interfere … your beautiful garden.”
4. I defer … your taste entirely.
5. Mr. Spiller was saved replying by the sounding … a gong … the distance.
6. She wondered again where Mr. Gooch had come … , and why Mr. Spiller put … … him.
7. Her influence would be directed to getting rid … Mr. Gooch.
8. We didn’t play bridge where I was brought … .
9. Before Mr. Spiller had summoned … the courage, she had withdrawn her hand … his clasp and was gone.
10. One could not hope to throw suspicion … Masters – besides, the man hardly deserved that.
11. He should die … 10.30, … the time when Mr. Spiller, … the eyes of three observers, had been playing bridge.
12. He felt as though the burden … years had been rolled … his back.
13. He determined to call … Mrs. Digby that afternoon.
14. A coldness gripped Mr. Spiller … the pit of the stomach.
15. The servant’s eyes reminded him … Gooch.
Reading Comprehension:
1. Say who and under what circumstances made these utterances.
1. “Don’t you think it makes rather a fascinating surprise?
2. “I defer to your taste entirely. You have spoken for the lilacs, and henceforward they are sacred.’
3. “Wish I was in your shoes. A snug spot, that’s what I call this place. Snug.”
4. “Ah, there’s dinner.”
5. “How about a spot of bridge?”
6. “I’m going to have a turn in the garden. Where’s that fellow Masters? Tell him to take the whisky and soda down to the fountain.”
7. “These two young people can look after themselves for a moment.”
8. “You can cut along to bed. I’ll lock up.”
9. “Well, I’m not Masters, I’m master here.”
10. “You oughtn’t to be so damned extravagant. Spending good money, that you ought to be giving me, on fountains and stuff.”
11. “Gooch! Gooch!”
12. “Ingenious. And it really costs nothing to run. It uses the same water again and again.”
2. Answer the following questions:
1. Where does the story take place?
2. What do we get to know about the characters of the story? (Mr. Spiller, Mrs. Digby, Betsy, Ronald)
3. Does the author give us a hint about the relationships between Mr. Spiller and Mrs. Digby? Are they in love?
4. Who is Mr. Gooch?
5 Why did Mr. Gooch dare to speak to Mr. Spiller in such a vulgar manner?
6. What was Mrs. Digby’s attitude towards Mr. Gooch?
7. Did Mrs. Digby dream about getting married to Mr. Spiller? How can you prove it?
8. What did Ronald suggest doing after dinner? Did everyone accept his suggestion with pleasure?
9. What did Mr. Spiller do when he returned home from Mrs. Digby.
10. Why did Mr. Gooch blackmail Mr. Spiller?
11. Did Mr. Spiller plan to murder Mr. Gooch?
12. Did Mr. Spiller want to throw suspicion on anybody else?
13. Why did he decide to make everyone believe that Mr. Gooch had died earlier than 10.30?
14. Why did Mr. Spiller want the first part of the “performance” to be heard?
15. Why should the second part of it be noiseless?
16. Was Mr. Spiller’s plan a success? Was he able to confuse the police?
17. Did Mr. Spiller have any compunction for his deed? Did he feel a relief?
18. What did Masters demand from Mr. Spiller and why?
19. How do you understand the last phrase? Comment on it?
Discussion:
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