SPEECH EXERCISES. Ex. 34. Retell in narrative form.
Ex. 34. Retell in narrative form. AN INVITATION As Dr. Sheppard drew up at the kerb*, his new assistant, young Potter, who looked nervous ever since they turned into Blenheim Avenue, now managed to come out with: "Do come in, won't you... for a drink, sir?" "I won't, old boy, thanks all the same. It's time I were at home." "Oh, but sir, do. I wish you would meet my people." "No, really, I..." began Steven, but as he caught the disappointment in Potter's face, sighed and said: "All right, then. Thanks. But I mustn't stay more than a minute." The door was opened by Mrs. Potter, who said looking at her son: "Well, Boy, this is a surprise! We didn't expect you so early." This nickname, which had been used ever since he could remember, had never struck him as unpleasant until now. He wished his mother hadn't called him Boy in front of Dr. Sheppard. "Dr. Sheppard very kindly gave me a lift. Er — this is Mother, sir. Mother, this is Dr. Sheppard." "Oh, how do you do? This is a pleasure. We've heard so much about you, Doctor." She held out her fat little hand. Thank goodness she was wearing her blue silk as if she had been expecting company. And to think she had taken off her apron only five minutes ago. What a bit of luck! "Very glad to meet you, Mrs. Potter," said Steven. "I can't stay more than a minute, I'm afraid." "Where's Dad?" asked young Potter. "In the sitting-room, dear. Come along in, Dr. Sheppard. What luck that we are both at home when you call," she exclaimed although she and her husband seldom went out in the evening. (after "Thursday Afternoons" by M. Dickens) Ex. 35. Answer the following questions. Sum up your answers.
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