ABSOLUTE PARTICIPIAL CONSTRUCTIONS

Ex. 1. Point out nominative absolute participial constructions in the following sentences and define their functions.

1. The Strand, it being the hour when the theatres began to empty themselves, was a roaring torrent of humanity and vehicles.... (P. W.) 2. She looked at me, her eyes widening. (H. R.) 3. Liza and Tom and the Blakestones had got a seat together, Liza being between the two men. (S. M.) 4....the complication which the doctor had feared having ensued, recovery was impossible. (S. M.) 5. "You're worse than Claire," said Ray, her eyes ceasing to glitter. (White) 6. He glared at Tom with outrage, his eyes glittering... with excitement. (Bates). 7. She had put some order into the drawing-room by now, her housewifely instincts having got the better of her dismay. (S. M.) 8. She said it in a low voice, a spasm of pain crossing her face. (A. Chr.) 9. And in the evening after the high tea which was their last meal, they sat in the stiff parlour, the ladies working and Dr. Macphail smoking his pipe, the missionary told them of his work in the island. (S. M.) 10. Then his face lightening, he ran to the desk. (A. Chr.) 11. Dinner began in silence; the women facing one another and the man. (Galsw.) 12. "It's a rum business," said Sergeant Pollock, his eyes wandering to the littered floor. (A. Chr.) 13. Sitting like that, his eyes half-closed, tasting blood, an image began to form hazily in his mind.... (I. Sh.) 14. Supper finished, he led him into the parlour.... (S. M.) 15. In the house, the lamp lighted, Saxon looked at the coin. (J. L.) 16. And there I lay for a blasted hour, everybody hitting the lower path. (J. L.)

Ex. 2. Point out nominative absolute participial constructions in the following sentences. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. He found that Anne had advanced into the hall, her hands folded upon her apron, her eyes contemplating him.... (Cron.) 2. She counted out the money from her bulging purse, her fingers trembling, her eyes snapping at him. (Cron.) 3. As she approached the end of the bundle (of notes) she went slower and slower, her sly black eyes twinkling.... (Cron.) 4. Mrs. Bramwell's evening began at nine o'clock, the late hour being chosen out of consideration for the medical gentlemen who might be detained at their surgeries. (Cron.) 5. They walked silently through the street, Tom very grave, Liza weeping bitterly. (S. M.) 6. She turned, losing her restraint, her eyes sparkling with honest indignation. (Cron.) 7. Denny lit a cigarette, his fingers shaking so violently he could barely hold the match. (Cron.) 8. Fleur having declared that it was "simply too wonderful to stay indoors," they all went out. (Galsw.) 9. It being a hot day, and all of us thirsty, she suggested that we should have a glass of beer. (S. M.) 10. She never was a great talker. Often when, the night being fine, we decided to walk back from the music-hall at which we had been spending the evening, she never opened her mouth. (S. M.) 11. "You know any of them?" I whispered. "Yes," he said simply, his voice trembling a little. (H. R.) 12. It was quite light. A few miners were already in the street: the first of the night shift moving out. As Andrew walked with them, spent and slow, his footsteps echoing with the others under the morning sky, he kept thinking blindly: "I've done something...." (Cron.) 13. This important point settled, Casanova was about to proceed to others.... (R. Aid.) 14. All being settled, he went to bed and slept soundly. (S. M.) 15. The waltz in the back room being finished, three couples followed by the fiddler and the pianist and heading for the bar, caught Daylight's eyes. (J. L.) 16. This done, he seized some strips of long yellow paper about three inches wide. (Law.)

Ex. 3. Recast the following sentences so as to use adverbial clauses instead of nominative absolute participial constructions.

1. "No," said Val, setting forward her face growing dark with purpose. 2. In a moment Lewis leapt from the car, his eyes blazing with excitement. 3. His statement is that he left here at half past two yesterday afternoon, the manager having no further need for him. 4. She paused, her gaze still questioning him, her tone striving to be off-hand. 5. Ten minutes later I saw them in the water together, Chris swimming away with a grim little stroke she had, and Bill wallowing riotously around her and ahead of her, sometimes pausing and staring at her. 6. Scarcely nodding to us, he went down the walk, his dog running after him. 7. Andrew remained at the gate, his pulse racing suddenly as Alice came down the steps and walked toward him, alone. 8. It was Nancy herself who opened the door for Andrew, her face welcoming, smiling towards him. 9. "Yes," said Maggie, the worried look receding from his face. 10. He woke during the still hot nights, his hand reaching automatically to his bedside table for a cigarette. 11. The hour being early, the saloon bar into which they made their way was free from the crowds which would have interfered with a quiet chat between old friends. 12. She blushed, the hot, red colour running up her neck and across her face. 13. Then she saw the stained point, and she drew back, her eyes widening with horror. 14. This having been settled, Bartolomeo left them. 15. Preliminary remarks being over, I now precede to the deal.

Ex. 4. Recast the following sentences so as to use the nominative absolute participial construction.

1. When a fortnight of his notice to Mrs. Grant had expired Mike really began to worry. 2. The rain showed no sign of stopping, and at length with umbrellas and waterproofs they set out. 3. When the door bell rang, Lesley rose and left the room. 4. At last his preparations were complete — the flowers, the food, the wine upon the ice; his eyes surveyed the scene with shining intensity. 5. Now that the examination was so close at hand, a queer calmness had settled upon him. 6. His brain was inactive, almost dull. He felt that he knew nothing. 7. Now that the moment had come he found it difficult to speak. 8. After tea when all the lamps were lit, work went more briskly. 9. After Oscar had gone, Liza stood for a moment in the hall. 10. After it was settled that Joy should come down to Blackstable, Mrs. Grey had thought much how she should treat him. 11. When it was finished assuming my best company manners, 1 turned to Mrs. Driffield. 12. When Julia and Simmy had decided to try their luck in London, Jimmie Field had written to her asking her to do what she could for them. 13. When the massage was finished Evie brought Julia a cup of tea. 14. After she had gone he got to thinking the matter over.

Ex. 5. Make up sentences using the following nominative absolute participial constructions.

1....the weather being fine. 2. It being a cold day.... 3. The night being fine.... 4....his voice trembling. 5. The working day being over.... 6....his eyes widening. 7....his cheeks reddening. 8....her face lightening. 9. My friend having declared.... 10....his hand reaching for a cigarette. 11. The hour being early.... 12. His curiosity having got the better of the fear.... 13. The child weeping bitterly.... 14....her eyes sparkling with indignation.... 15. The door bell ringing.... 16. This finished....

1. Rosie looked round with delight at the great dark smoky house, crowded to the ceiling with the inhabitants of South London. (S. M.) 2. Carried away by the melody, Marie went so far as to dance a step or two herself. (P. W.) 3. "Let's skate again," she said, "shall we? With crossed hands." (Bates) 4. They had gazed sadly on the pitted surface of the once smooth lawn. (A. Chr.) 5. Sam looked up, relieved. Dear Old Bates was standing in the lighted doorway. (P. W.) 6. I had been seated at the desk a long time, lost in thought. (H. R.) 7. Again there was a silence in the wooden shed, broken only by the drumming of the rain upon the tin roof. (Cron.) 8. I laughed, embarrassed, but not wholly displeased with the role thrust upon me. (A. Chr.) 9. Mr. Wrenn, startled, dropped his hat. (P. W.) 10. Embarrassed he didn't know what to say. (Cron.) 11. Poirot shook his head in a dissatisfied manner. (A. Chr.) 12. With a smile he looked across at Christine, seated on the opposite seat. (Cron.) 13. Surrounded by difficulties and uncertainty, he longed for Christine. (Cron.) 14. The owner was a half-caste named Horn, with a native wife surrounded by little brown children, and on the ground-floor he had a store where he sold canned goods and cottons.;(S. M.)

Ex. 2. Point out predicative constructions with Participle II and define their structure.

1. Bart watched Chilla engulfed by his family and then saw them go, too, unchallenged. (Cus.) 2. They've got me cornered. (Cart.) 3. I had it all planned. (Vickers) 4. He distinctly heard the Boers sympathized with, the British Government blamed. (Galsw.) 5. She kept her eyes fastened upon her plate. (Cron.) 6. He kept his eyes fixed on mine till I had finished, and then he turned away. (S. M.) 7. I saw her stretched out beside in the dust, her eyes glittering, and she wrinkled her nose at me. (J. Ch.) 8....I even heard it suggested that he might get the Foreign Office. (S. M.) 9. But a week later, feeling himself betrayed, hysterical and in terror, Norberd betrayed his wife. (Maltz) 10. As he ate the cottage pie that was his portion he felt Blodwen's eye fastened on him.... (Cron.) 11. We'll have supper sent up to the suite. (A. Chr.) 12. About ten minutes later he heard the front door shut. (A. Chr.) 13. Perhaps she refused to have him sent for because she knew he would refuse to come. (S. M.)

Ex. 3. Translate into Russian paying attention to the function of Participle II.

1. A lady in velvet jacket was sitting there, with her eyes fixed on the ground. (A. Chr.) 2. Occupied by other thoughts I stopped thinking about Strickland and his affairs. (S. M.)3. The Driffields lived in a house painted a dull red.... (S. M.) 4. It was a fairly large Victorian mansion kept in good state of repair. (A. Chr.) 5. He liked the way she had her hair arranged, wondering if it was brillaintine that made it glisten so. (F. F.) 6. She seemed pleased at Jane's gracious-ness and complimentary sayings. (A. Chr.) 7. Of the four persons who made up the little group collected about the threshold of the "Angry Cheese", three now spoke simultaneously. (P. W.) 8. He seemed calmed and at peace. (P. W.) 9.1 took her hands in mine: she held my sprained wrist gently. (Bates) 10. These two people seem extraordinary interested in Mon Repos. (P. W.) 11....a puzzled look crossed his face. (H. R.) 12....He went to the studio at ten with his coat collar turned up and his hat pulled low over his ears. (F. F.) 13. There were several letters in the pile laid on the table. (Gr. Gr.)

Ex. 4. Recast the following sentences so as to use subordinate clauses instead of predicative constructions.

1. About an hour had passed when he heard the key softly turned, and the door opened. 2. Arrived at the edge of the pond he stood, noting another water-lily opened since yesterday. 3. Hester, suppose you were to find yourself discharged from the faculty? 4. When Dr. Frank went back he found his wife nearly dressed. 5. I found him absorbed in detective novels. 6. The chair creaked, and Hope felt the glass drawn away from her. 7....the man of the world could feel Irene's arms crushed against his own. 8. Although Harold knew the facts so well he felt himself carried away by the rising current of excitement in the air. 9. Lambert liked to hear his children praised. 10. They saw the white sand spread in the explosion. 11. With mortification Simon saw his dark sardonic face relaxed. 12. But Willy had seen her carried off by half a dozen policemen, screaming and tearing their.hair. 13. He has felt himself compelled to bring this action.

Ex. 5. Recast the following sentences so as to use predicative constructions instead of subordinate clauses.

1. I tried the handle, and found that the door was unlocked. 2. Silas chose the law, because he felt that he was morally adapted for it. 3. They considered that the plan had been lost. 4. It could be considered that she was cured. 5. It seemed that she was greatly worried. 6. It appeared that Leila was calmed and delighted. 7. It turned out that the letter had been signed and ready to be posted. 8. When we came up to the village we found that it had been burnt to the ground. 9. When I entered the room I found that she had been already dressed for the party. 10. His thoughts wandered and he found that his mind was filled with memories of the past. 11.1 heard that his name had been mentioned several times during the conversation.

Ex. 6. Translate the Russian participles in brackets by English Participle II.

1. I lay there with my eyes (закрытые). 2. She kept her eyes (устремленные) upon her plate. 3. It was a room (предназначенная) not to live in but for purposes of prestige, and it had a musty melancholy air. 4. I had that door (покрашенная) only last week. 5. Meditatively he took from his pocket a neatly (сложенная) telegram which he opened and re-read. 6. Bill wheeled round. His face was set. He spoke through (стиснутые) teeth. 7. Bob moved up and down, searching for Bette, and at last found her (спрятанной) behind a large placard. 8. Andrew stood with his head (склоненной), silent. 9. Ferry found the (скомканную) note with the phone number on it, which Grace had left. 10. Feeling the warmth of the grass beneath him, the world around him (окруженный) with movement, it did not seem that there was such a thing as illness.

Ex. 7. Read the following dialogue and point out predicative constructions with Participle II. Make up your own dialogues using predicative constructions with Participle II.

Nora: It's Peter's birthday the day after tomorrow. I've had a new suit made for him to wear at his party.

Nora: Some of them. And the rest I shall have done by a shop. That reminds me, I must get the carpets beaten before the party.

Harry: Well, why don't you have it mended yourself, Robert? Didn't you have it mended last time it broke?

Harry: (jokingly): I must have a bed made up for me at the club, and spend the night there.

1. She'd had it (hair) cut very short, Eton cropped, and now she was wearing it straight and natural, not frizzed up as she'd always worn it. (Vickers) 2. She had the slips printed, and began mailing them out, three or four at a time. (Cain) 3. If 1 could get Rima's voice recorded. (J. Ch.) 4. I've got to get her cured. (J. Ch.) 5. I was using that tramp as a money-box and luggage carrier, until I decided how to get my books and things sent over to meet me. (H. W.) 6. He ran forward and back, felt his heart clutched by a sickening fear. (Galsw). 7. Harold put his hand to her face and felt it flushed. (R. Aid.) 8. Renisenb felt her spirits lightened. (A. Chr.) 9....he looked up and saw⁷ the stars sprinkled above the plane-trees of the square. (Lind.) 10. She found herself so much disturbed by this visit that she could hardly find tongue to answer his questions. (Dr.) 11. He saw the question written in her wondering ashamed face. (Dr.) 12. And then I heard a box kicked across the floor, and the next moment Rob came into the bedroom. (Vickers) 13. Tommy heard a chair shifted. (A. Chr.)

Ex. 9. Make up sentences using the following constructions with Participle II.

1. kept her eyes fastened upon; 2. have the report typed; 3. heard it suggested; 4. found him absorbed in; 5. kept the eyes fixed on; 6. get his voice recorded; 7. heard her name mentioned; 8. had the article printed; 9. with his eyes lowered; 10. heard the key turned; 11. had her hair cut very short; 12. had the letter sent; 13. considers herself offended

Ex. 10. Make up 2 or 3 questions with each of the following constructions with Participle II. Let your fellow-students answer your questions.

1. to have one's hair cut; 2. to have one's picture taken; 3. to have one's TV repaired; 4. to have one's room papered; 5. to have one's hair waved; 6. to have one's shoes mended; 7. to have a new dress made; 8. to have one's nails done; 9. to have one's report typed; 10. to have one's mail sent; 11. to have a text tape-recorded

1. I do not know how long we stood there, eating potatoes in the snow, warming our hands by the open fire, talking and laughing.... (Bates) 2....his intonation was so unmistakably American that Sam glanced at him as he passed; and, glancing half stopped, arrested by something strangely familiar about the man's face. (P. W.) 3. Kay stalked across the hall, and, having turned the handle, found confronting her a young woman of spectacular appearance.... (P. W.) 4. She closed the door and came into the room, taking off her coat. (D. Rob.) 5. For a moment Kay stared speechlessly; then, throwing her head back, she gave out a short, sharp scream of laughter.... (P. W.) 6. With a crack of his fingers he had a waiter running for them. (Cron.) 7. In the seat immediately behind mine, leaning forward with her lips slightly parted was... Lady Edwards, better known as Jane Wilkinson. (A. Chr.) 8. The young gentleman looked at the stream discolored by the melting snow. (E. H.) 9....he paid his debts, sought help from no one and, never having done a stroke of work in his life, looked for a means of livelyhood. (S. M.) 10. After this they strolled back to the broke, and found things being prepared for luncheon. (S. M.) 11. Day by day the news of me crept farther and farther into the inner pages of the newspaper, being pushed back by newer and more sensational copy. (S. M.) 12....when Ashenden, having just stepped out of his bath, was trying to dry himself on a towel that absorbed no moisture, his door was quickly opened and a man slipped into his room. (S. M.)

1. Andrew rose and crossed the room, with a pale face and a heavily beating heart. (Cron.) 2. Kay swung round on Mr. Wrenn, her eyes gleaming with the light that shines only in the eyes of girls who are entitled to say "I told you so!" to elderly relatives. (P. W.) 3. But she (June), having clasped her hands on his knees, rubbed her chin against him, making a sound like a purring cat. (Galsw.) 4. But now, seeing her weeping and broken before him... his heart softened. (P. W.) 5. This time Sam performed the descent of the steps in a single leap. But reaching the gate he was struck by a thought. (P. W.) 6. They stopped a passing miner, and were soon directed to Vale View. (Cron.) 7. Kay stared thoughtfully before her; and staring, was aware of Sam hurrying through the swing door. (P. W.) 8. Hokkaids listened attentively, nodding, then replied. (D. Rob.) 9. The four people upstairs, trying to make conversation, listened despite themselves to the clink of glasses and the scrape of chairs. (S. M.) 10. Fumblingly he pressed her hand, turned, clattered down the path and was on his way home with dancing thoughts, walking on air.... (Cron.) 11....their whispers became so loud that the Judge angrily threatened to have the court cleared if there was not immediate silence. (A. Chr.) 12. On the threshold stood a tall man with black hair neatly parted in the middle, china blue eyes with a particularly innocent expression and a large placid face. (A. Chr.) 13. The house that had seemed whirring, buzzing a moment since, was suddenly very quiet, a breath of air crept in through the open front door carrying the noise of a passing motor.... (F. F.) 14. It was ages since I had been out anywhere, and I had to spend all my day off duty on the day of the concert trying to make up for the neglect of my nails and hair. (M. D.) 15. The sun has set, and it was twilight, the sky was growing dark, bringing to view the twinkling stars. (S. M.) 16. She drank some water, and then taking up a broken handglass she looked at herself, saying: "I am a sight!" (S. M.)

Ex. 3. Specify the functions of the participle by inserting in the blanks appropriate conjunctions from the list below.

1. I stood nursing the wrist I had sprained... skating. (Bates) 2. She kept inclining her head... listening for something. (P. W.) 3. He did not look his best... smiling. (P. W.) 4. And then suddenly... smoking a placid after-lunch pipe, his mood changed. (P. W.) 5. He cast a swift glance over his shoulder... debating the practicability of a dive into the traffic. (P. W.) 6. "Good evening!" she said, suddenly and sharply, and Bill Bannister shot up from the sofa... propelled by an explosive. (P. W.) 7. He is safe... living in the country. But he keeps dashing away from the country and losing his head. (P. W.) 8.... saying these words he got up. (S. M.) 9. The house... finished was fresh and gay. (S. M.) 10. Next day,... waiting before that picture he looked at it with wonder. (Galsw.) 11.1 saw him for the first time... lunching here yesterday. (A. Chr.) 12....waiting for that answer, it had become Mr. Pendyce's habit to promenade between these beds. (Galsw.) 13.... passing the bookshop I stopped to look in the window and had noticed among other new books the translation of a novel of mine. (Cron.) 14. I had longingly scanned the exterior of the department... sitting the Marshall with Gavin. (Cron.) 15. It was a pretty mouth but Sam who had made a study of the picture, was of the opinion that it would look even prettier... smiling. (P. W.)

Ex. 4. Point out and, define the type of constructions with the participle in the following sentences.

1. After I had left them I walked up and down the road outside, listening to the blackbirds whistling continuously. (Bates) 2. He (Young Jolyon) kept his eyes fixed on his father's face, putting a question now and then. (Galsw.) 3. Bramwell came slowly, his large feet pressing down the pavement magestically,...uncut white hair sweeping, over the back of his soiled collar, eyes fixed on the book he held at arm's length. (Cron.) 4. Hurriedly rehooking her dress, she descended the stairs and found him grouping the essentials on the dining table. (F. F.) 5. "It's an idea," he said, a flicker of a smile crossing his face. (D. Rob.) 6. I watched the couples dancing around. (D. Rob.) 7. The room was in confusion — drawer of the bureau pulled out, papers lying about the floor. (A. Chr.) 8. I watched her writing: the pen rarely left the paper, running on from letter to letter, from word to word. (S. M.)

Ex. 5. Use the infinitive or participle of the verb in brackets to form objective predicative constructions. Give two variants where possible.

1. At last Tom came. He saw her (to stand) there and went up to her. (S. M.) 2. She felt herself (to blush) a little. (S. M.) 3. Willoughty Braddock wanted me (to do) something and now I find that I shan't be able to. (P. W.) 4. He could almost see Chilla (to slap) his side and (to call): "Hey, take a look." (Cus.) 5. It makes him even now (to write) to the reviewers of his books, thanking them for their praise. (S. M.) 6. Standing on the steps of the post office he saw Doctor Bramwell (to approach).... (Cron.) 7. Twist walked briskly to the end of the Embankment, turned up Northumberland Avenue, and reaching his destination, found Mr. and Mrs. Molloy (to wait) for him at a table in a far comer. (P. W.) 8. But as she walked along the street she saw Tom (to come) the opposite way.... (S. M.) 9. I had to eat the cake because she came and stood over me and watched me (to do) it. (P. W.) 10. I could see her (to stand) in the doorway (to say) good-bye. (D. Rob.) 11. He stood aside to let his visitor (to pass) wondering again where it was that he had originally seen the man. (P. W.)

Ex. 6. State whether the -ing-form is the gerund, the participle or the verbal noun. Give your reasons.

1. Now... you stop crying, like a good girl, and powder your nose and all that. (P. W.) 2. Strickland was indifferent to his surroundings, and he had lived in the other's studio without thinking of altering a thing. (S. M.) 3. Because of the skating she began to be easier as she walked.... (Bates) 4. "Where is Ogilvy Street?" "Up the road, first turning to the left." (P. W.) 5. The poor woman lay quite still, refusing to speak, with her eyes intent, as though she watched for the coming of death. (S. M.) 6. And so absorbed was she in this pursuit that a knocking on the outer door did not penetrate to her consciousness. (S. M.) 7. The longing in his voice was very sad. (Cron.) 8. He discovered... one morning that an idea had come to him for making a series of water-colour drawings of London. (Galsw.) 9. There was a great deal of excited coming and going. (Cron.) 10. Then there was a rattling of plates and cups. (Cron.) 11. He was interrupted in this task by the opening of the door, and looking up, was surprised to see his niece. (P. W.) 12. I mustn't keep you standing here for another instant. (P. W.) 13. Liza was able to make her own living by working at the factory. (S. M.) 14. Mr. Braddock greatly disliked being called brother, but he made no comment. (P. W.)

Ex. 7. Recast the following sentences so as to use subordinate clauses instead of constructions with the participle.

1. There was a man hurrying down the street in front of me. 2. It was not uncommon to Andrew, walking at night along the rows, to hear the sound of a piano coming from one of the poor houses of the miners.... 3. They had to be content with a compartment packed with miners, loudly discussing the City football match. 4. Coming back... she turned on me the sudden disarming smile that was always so irresistable and so compelling, and we went in. 5. He slid silently through the back door..., and having removed his shoes, climbed the kitchen stairs. 6. For perhaps a minute I stood under the gas-lamp outside, listening to her... footsteps running up the avenue in the snow. 7. I woke up. The sun, streaming through the window, had hit my face. 8. "I'm afraid you'll find the place in rather a mess," he said apologetically, leading the way to the drawing-room. "I've only moved in." 9. Switching on the light in the nursery, she found Julie tossing feverishly and giving out odd little cries. 10. We had reached Piccadilly, and stopping I strecthed, out my hand toDave. 11. Evylyn found herself blinking back at him, but she saw no humour in it. 12. Just as I got there I saw in the distance the woman called Carol coming along the cliff path. 13. Coming up to the door I found him sitting near it.

Ex. 8. Recast the following sentences so as to use constructions with the participle wherever possible.

1. After I had left them I walked up and down the road outside. 2. When I got to his house I stood outside for I don't know how long.... 3. Mr. Cook chuckled as he recalled the scene they had played. 4. Well, Miss Beets didn't want it, so she gave it to me along with other odds and ends, that had belonged to the mistress. 5. Donald turned his whole attention to the menu. When he had ordered he leaned back in his chair.... 6. He pulled a letter from his pocket — the letter he had received this morning. 7. Of course, as she has lived here practically all her life, she knows everything about this place. 8. The waiter brought us two cups of a doubtful fluid which was called coffee. 9. Miss Bentley walked home, and her dog trotted at her heels. 10. His guests left early and Mr. Benson... lay down in a long rotten chair. 11. Charles spoke with a twinkle in his eyes as though he saw what was at the back of the doctor's simple question.... 12. But when she went to bed she could not sleep. 13. The great white pigeons that roosted in their branches were asleep, and the only sound that broke the silence was when one of them for some reason rustled its wings. 14. When dinner was finished, Dolly went up to Sam and put her hand on his shoulder. 15. She stayed still, watching with a singular calm the men who advanced towards her.

Ex. 9. Translate into Russian paying attention to constructions with the participle.

1. He had at home a considerable library of books written about China.... (S. M.) 2. He seemed to be looking into his memory for melodies heard in some long past existence. (S. M.) 3. Dr. Saunders, standing with Erik by the gramophone, saw with surprise that Erik was an exquisite dancer. (S. M.) 4. Frith, having to his satisfaction divided three birds among seven people, sat down and helped himself to boiled potatoes. (S. M.) 5. They strolled along a winding path... and all at once saw a girl coming toward them. (S. M.) 6. A fountain-pen protruded from his closely buttoned tunic. (S. M.) 7. Sometimes I've thought of an island lost in a boundless sea, where I could live in some hidden valley, among strange trees in silence. (S. M.) 8. As she dropped into an upholstered leather chair facing the big mahogony desk, Christine suddenly realised how very tired she was. (A. H.) 9. The hit-and-run fatality of the night had become a double tragedy, the mother of the slain child having died in the hospital during the early hours of the morning. (A. H.) 10....he was very energetic, and my uncle, being extremely lazy, was glad to have someone to take so much work off his shoulders. (S. M.) 11. Being accustomed to send Bill on errands, George had dispatched him to the Union Castle offices.... (A. Chr.) 12. At two o'clock that afternoon Anthony Cade, travelling under the name of Jimmy McGrath, stepped out of the boat train at Waterloo... (A. Chr.) 13. But this morning we got a wire from him saying he would be down here at 9 p.m. tonight.... (A. Chr.) 14. I have a car waiting outside in the road. (A. Chr.) 15. Passing the Comedy Theatre I happened to look up and saw the clouds lit by the setting sun. (S. M.) 16. Having thought out all this, Anthony returned to bed and slept peacefully till morning. (A. Chr.) 17. Battle went round to the front of the house, and a few minutes later Anthony and Virginia heard the sound of a car driving away. (A. Chr.) 18. He smiled, noting the astonished expression on the faces of the others. (A. Chr.) 19. He jumped when addressed suddenly by Mr. Hiram Fish, who had made his usual noiseless entry. (A. Chr.) 20. He stood quite still for a moment peering around as though listening. (A. Chr.)

Ex. 10. Translate into English using the participle or predicative constructions with the participle.

1. Когда дети ушли на прогулку в лес, мать еще долго стояла в дверях, улыбаясь и махая рукой. 2. Мистер Пиквик, сопровождаемый своими друзьями, отправился изучать мир и людей. 3. Я еще не изучил всех материалов, связанных с этой проблемой. 4. Выглянув в окно, мистер Пиквик увидел, что день был прекрасен. Ярко светило солнце, и было слышно, как весело пели птицы в саду. 5. Эта песня напомнила ему мелодию, услышанную им в далекой юности. 6. Доктор Ватсон сидел у окна, наблюдая за проходящими мимо людьми, когда вдруг увидел хорошенькую молодую женщину, направляющуюся к их дому. 7. На столе лежала сложенная газета, которую он еще не успел просмотреть. 8. Не обращая внимания на, стоны Тома, Сид лежал с закрытыми глазами, притворяясь, что спит. 9. Положив телефонную трубку, Мэнсон заметил Энни, наблюдавшую за ним. Энни объяснила, что доктор Гриффитс всегда сам подходил к телефону, но говорил, что его нет дома.

1. Будучи центром театральной жизни, Лондон считается первым по количеству профессиональных и любительских театров. 2. Так как постоянная труппа театра была сравнительно молодой, театр ставил современные пьесы, которые пользовались большой популярностью у молодежи. 3. Вчера мы видели очень интересный спектакль, отражавший важные проблемы нашей жизни. Режиссер, осуществивший постановку, нашел новые, необычные формы. Мы смотрели на сцену, не отрывая глаз. 4. Так как мой муж страдает близорукостью, мы всегда покупаем билеты в партер или бельэтаж, когда посещаем театр. 5. Я слышала, как они обсуждали новый фильм. Так как я была не согласна с ними, я высказала свое мнение о постановке и работе режиссера. 6.Вам доводилось видеть актрису, сыгравшую главную роль в этом фильме? 7. Развлекая гостей,хозяйка далала все возможное, чтобы они чувствовали себя как дома. 8. Когда мне предложили билеты на вечернее и утреннее представление, я не знала, что выбрать. 9. Приняв предложение моего друга посетить выставку молодых художников, я с радостью отправилась в выставочный зал. Но так как там было много посетителей, мы ушли разочарованные, не посмотрев и половины картин. 10. Мы застали их весело смеющимися над чем-то. Узнав причину их смеха, мы тоже рассмеялись. 11.Когда вы фотографировались в последний раз? 12. Слышали, как они обсуждали этот вопрос. 13. Не зная языка, на котором была написана эта книга, они не смогли воспользоваться ею. 14. Когда я вошла в комнату, я увидела двух молодых людей, горячо споривших друг с другом по какому-то вопросу. 15. Вы исправили все ошибки, указанные преподавателем? Сделав работу над ошибками, не забудьте сдать тетради. 16. Аня сказала, что студента, не сдавшего экзамен, просят зайти в деканат. 17. В то время, как ей делали операцию, она ничего не чувствовала. 18. Я только что починила свои часы, и теперь они показывают точное время. 19. Перепуганная девочка ухватилась за руку матери и заплакала. Пытаясь успокоить ее, мать дала девочке игрушку, но и это не помогло. 20. Письмо, полученное в тот день, только усилило его тревогу и беспокойство. Казалось, что выхода нет, и посоветоваться было не с кем.

Ex. 12. Read the following dialogue, and point out the participle and predicative constructions with the participle. Make up your own dialogues using the participle.

Nora: Good afternoon, Mrs. Wood. You are looking pleased. Have you found out who took your missing spoons?

Mrs. Wood: Yes, it's really very funny, I must tell you. Of course, I've been awfully nervous since yesterday, my husband being away and there being nobody else in the house. And then coming back from shipping this afternoon I found the back gate open and suspicious noises coming from the house!

Mrs. Wood: Thinking that if I went for help the fellow would get away, I decided to catch him myself.

Mrs. Wood: And then, looking in through the kitchen window what should I see but —

Mrs. Wood: Yes, a monkey, sitting on my kitchen table, and taking all my knives and forks out of the table drawer.

Mrs. Wood: I just couldn't think at first. And then I suddenly remembered that the house at the end of the road has just been taken over by an old sailor who has all sorts of strange pets.

Nora: I know — Mr. Benbow. So the monkey sitting on the table was his. What extraordinary creature — taking your spoons one day and coming back for your knives and forks the next! Did you manage to catch him?

Mrs. Wood: I couldn't catch him myself, but I fetched Mr. Benbow and he soon did it.

Nora: How very funny! With the police hunting everywhere for a criminal too. Still, «All's well that ends well!»

1. Liza set about getting her tea. She thought it would be rather lonely eating it alone, so pouring out a cup of tea and putting a little condensed milk into it, she cut a huge piece of bread-and-butter, and sat herself down outside on the doorstep. Another woman came downstairs, and, seeing Liza, sat down beside her and began to talk. (S. M.) 2. He had to contend with the work of his practice, he had only the long nights in which to study. Sustained by black coffee and a wet towel round his head he battled on, sitting into the early hours of the morning. When he fell into bed, exhausted, often he could not sleep and sometimes when he slept he would awake, sweating from a nightmare. (Cron.) 3. There were little knots of women talking at their open doorways, and as he passed they stopped talking to smile and give him a friendly "Good morning". Approaching Number 12 he fancied he saw" a face at the window. And it was so. They had been waiting on him. The instant he placed his foot on the newly pipeclayed doorstep, the door was swung open and the old woman, beaming unbelievably all over her wrinkled face, made him welcome to the house. (Cron.) 4. Surrounded by difficulties and uncertainty, he longed for Christine. Letters were no use; he had no talent for expressing himself on paper.... Yet she was not returning to Blaenelly until the first week in September. He turned a fretful, hungry eyes upon the calendar, counting the days that intervened. There were still twelve of them to run. He felt, with growing despondency, that they might as well be past, for all the prospect which they held for him. (Cron.)

1. Ashendon arrived in Naples and, having taken a room at the hotel, wrote its number on a sheet of paper in block letters and posted it to the Hairless Mexican. (S.M.)2. Without speaking they went along, and there was no one to be seen either in front or behind them. (S. M.) 3. The bureau clerk from the hotel identified the man as having arrived the day before and booked a room under that name. (A. Chr.) 4. It was on her tongue to tell him that she was not used to being spoken to like that. (Cron.) 5. Sally refused to allow the conversation to be diverted. (P. W.) 6. Miss Waterford was giving a tea party, and her small room was more than usually full. Everyone seemed to be talking, and I, sitting in silence, felt awkward; but I was too shy to break into any of the groups that seemed absorbed in their own affairs. Miss Waterford was a good hostess, and seeing my embarrassment came up to me. "I want you to talk to Mrs. Strickland," she said. (S. M.) 7. Though it was nearly midnight when Andrew reached Bryngower, he found Joe Morgan waiting on him, walking up and down with short steps between the closed surgery and the entrance to his house. (Cron.) 8. I remember being taken for a drive in a foreign country by a kind lady who wanted to show me round. (S. M.)

Ex. 3. State whether the -ing-form is the participle, the gerund or the verbal noun. Give your reasons.

1. Here I am, trying to pour out my soul to you, and you keep interrupting me with questions.... (P. W.) 2. "Are you making a good living?" I asked, smiling. (S. M.) 3. For a while the two women sat still, waiting for the doctor's coming and Liza lay gazing vacantly at the wall.... (S. M.) 4. As he approached his house he was conscious of the rapid beating of his heart. (Cron.) 5. Anyhow he had enough to live in what he considered was the proper style for a gentleman without trying to earn money.... (S. M.) 6. "Oh," cried Sally, seeing the advertisement of a play being acted at the neighbouring theatre. (S. M.) 7. At that moment... Freddie Ham-pton arrived, leaping from his taxi and entering the hotel with a page boy carrying his golf clubs behind him. (Cron.) 8. I say, I wonder if you mind coming to see me. (S. M.) 9. I imagined him with his little legs trying to keep up with her. Panting a little in his haste he told her how miserable he was. (S. M.) 10. Martin Wyde came down from the hotel and stood watching and listening to the music — squeakly fiddles and deep trombones — young singing voices and clapping hands. (D. Rob.) 11. It appeared that the night-porter had been roused by the ringing of the telephone from Miss King's room, but on listening could get no one to speak. (S. M.) 12. And she couldn't help being sorry for Winifred. (Galsw.)

Ex. 4. Use the infinitive or the gerund in the required form instead of the infinitive in brackets.

1. I don't want (to seem) rude or small-minded. (D. Rob.) 2. But then I heard rain begin (to fall), at first in big, floppy, countable drops, and then in a sudden running hiss. (Bates) 3. How did he expect me (to work) for him if I had nowhere (to live)? (M. D.) 4. He sat (to smoke), (to talk) to her in a quiet (to sooth) voice. (D. Rob.) 5. I want her (to know) if the worst comes to the worst she can count on me. (S. M.) 6. That seemed (to break) the ice between us, and everything came easy afterwards. We sat and talked for over an hour. (D. Rob.) 7. She's not allowed (to leave) the house. (A. Chr.) 8. She must be made (to understand). (A. H.) 9. While I was working, Jerry and Ray came down the street. They stopped (to watch). (S. M.)

Ex. 5. Use the gerund or the participle in the required form instead of the infinitive in brackets,

1. She left the room (to murmur) something incoherent about (to bicycle) down to the village. (S. M.) 2. She seemed to be on the point of (to discuss) whether I was a satisfactory person. (Bates) 3. As I stood (to hesitate) in the hall with all this (to pass) through my mind, Caroline's voice came again. (A. Chr.) 4. She and I were supposed (to work) together in the evening (to take) round suppers, (to tidy) the ward and (to clean) things. (M. D.) 5. "Well, dear," said Miss Marple, "it is much easier for me (to sit) here quietly than it was for you." (A. Chr.) 6. She rose and stood (to look) at him, her face quite expressionless. (F. F.) 7. (to recover) from her surprise, she soon came out again. (White) 8. She watched him through the window (to walk) alone. (White) 9. They had not very long to wait however before the door opened and Miss Packard came in (to apologise) as she did so. (A. Chr.) 10. (to talk) of Bill, is he expecting me? (P. W.) 11. While (to wait) for the door to open, he was conscious of extreme quietude, broken by a clock chiming four as if with the voice of Time itself. (Galsw.)

Ex. 6. Define the type of predicative constructions in the following sentences.

1. Tommy heard the sound of the key being turned in the lock. (A. Chr.) 2. I felt they expected me to say clever things, and I never could think of any till after the party was over. I tried to conceal my embarrassment by handing round cups of tea and rather ill-cut bread-and-butter. I wanted no one to take notice of me, so that I could observe these famous creatures at my ease and listen to the clever things they said. (S. M.) 3. We stood under a street light, reading the paper, waiting for Tom to come down from the park after taking Lydia home. (Bates) 4. I want to be read and I think I am justified in doing what I can to make my book readable. (S. M.) 5. My uncle was sitting in a chair near the window. He seemed to be staring into space, his hands clenched nervously on the edge of the chair. (D. Rob.) 6....and he despised himself again because his heart had given such a jolt of relief when he saw her come in. 7. He had left his wife sitting on the sofa in the drawing-room, her hands crossed in her lap,... waiting for him to go out. (Galsw.) 8. For Tansy it was a dance that she was not likely to forget. (D. Rob.) 9. We found M. Hautet awaiting us in the hall, and we all proceeded upstairs together, Francoise marching ahead to show us the way. (A. Chr.) 10. When it was time for me to go I asked if I could see the rooms. (S. M.) 11. "And now," Mrs. Cary was saying, "I want you to go and see the lady who has the chrysanthemums." (F. F.) 12. When she opened her eyes, it was with a shock that she saw Nigel standing beside her. (D. Rob.) 13. She dosed, and so did not hear a man walking on bare feet along the beach. (D. Rob.) 14....Martin was supposed to be engaged to Christine Manners. (D. Rob.) 15....She isn't likely to be your secretary much longer. (D. Rob.) 16. The gate had been kept unlocked for her. I opened it and let her through. (Bates)

Ex. 7. Define the function of predicative constructions in the following sentences.

1. What a lot of people seem to have been at school with you! (P. W.) 2. My goodness, I'd give something to see that girl smile. (S. M.) 3. She felt her eyelids burning; she stamped her foot violently; her hands scurried nervously over the table as if searching for a weapon, and then she flung herself wildly at Gedney. (F. F.) 4. You don't seem to understand how... happy it makes me to see you sitting there.... (P. W.) 5. Irene turned to answer him, and Soames saw Bosinney watching her and smiling to himself. (Galsw.) 6. The sun's beams seemed to hit the white road with a directed energy. (S. M.) 7. To save embarrassment to people still living I have given the persons who play part in this story names of my own contriving.... (S. M.) 8. The bowl seemed suddenly to turn itself over.... (F. F.) 9. It dawned upon Andrew,...that his having been in practice in this remote Welsh mining town condemned him. (Cron.) 10. Andrew swung round to see Mrs. Page sail out of the sitting-room, her face unusually pale, her black eyes sparkling with some violent emotion. (Cron.) 11. Again Bernice had to speak. "Do you want me to go home?" (F. F.)

Ex. 8. Use the gerund or the infinitive of the verb in brackets. Insert prepositions wherever necessary.

1. It gave Ashendon a queer feeling (to listen) to the doctor (to give) him these facts in Miss King's hearing. (S. M.) 2. If they intended (to break) open her peace of mind from curiosity, she was prepared (to defend). (White) 3. There is something little (to choose) between the reality of illusion and the illusion of reality. (White). 4. Bernice looked round again, she seemed unable (to get) away from Warren's eyes. (F. F.) 5. Aunt Ann didn't ask him (to explain) this strange utterance. (Galsw.) 6. As he went out (to pay) a call, which had just come in, at 3 Riskin Street, Andrew felt his heart quicken to the day. (Cron.) 7. He had noticed that people really do not want (to be bothered). (S. M.) 8. You must be blind not (to see) the kind of person he is. (Cron.) 9. It was stupid of me (to take) offence. (S. M.) 10. Above all this true Forsyte refused (to feel) himself ridiculous. (Galsw.) 11. They began (to fire) questions at Andrew. (Cron.)

1. He has made remarkable progress, we hope him... • 2. You don't try.... 3. I am going.... 4. He can't afford.... 5. I am sure that you and he will be able.... 6. I remember he used.... 7. Obviously the only way is....8. A few days later he came.... 9. He tried to remember how.... 10. Inside, he lit the gas and began.... 11. She did not stop.... 12. She got up and looked quite prepared.... 13. He knew it.... 14. Something terrible is going.... 15. He wanted.... 16. Miss Marple sighed and said, "We all had.... " 17. You want me...

Ex. 10. Insert "not" or "without" before the -ing-form, thus using the participle or the gerund.

1. I had known Roy for twenty years... learning that he always kept the little book in which he put down his engagements. (S. M.) 2. Mrs. Stroeve sat quietly mending her stockings,... talking. (S. M.) 3. "I'm awfully sorry," I said,... knowing what to say. (S. M.) 4.... pausing, she embraced Christine. (Cron.) 5. He looked at me for a moment... speaking. (D. Rob.) 6. They can carry on an amusing and animated conversation... giving a moment's reflection. (S. M.) 7. Forester somewhat grandly gave the waiter a note and told him to keep the change, then without a word,... giving Fred Hardy another look, stalked, out of the bar. (S.M.)8.... thinking what he was at, he changed slightly the position of a table. (S. M.) 9. Often... exchanging a word they would sit for an hour. (S. M.) 10. He pressed her hand... speaking. (S. M.) 11. He stood... moving, watching her as she went upstairs. (P. W.) 12. We worked... ceasing, day and night, and we seemed to make no progress. (S. M.). 13. He had enough on his mind... wanting to relinquish his secretary. (D. Rob.)

Ex. 11. Translate into Russian paying attention to the use of the particle "to".

1. I hate getting up for a nine o'clock breakfast to eat things I have no mind to. (S. M.) 2. He did not seem to see me and the suspicion flashed across my mind that he did not want to. (S. M.) 3. "Why don't you say you're sorry you can't see them." "Oh, I couldn't do that. Edward wouldn't have liked me to." (S. M.) 4. "London's awful," he said. "One never has time to see any of the people one wants to." (S. M.) 5. Liza... stepped forward a little to go and speak with the woman, but Mrs. Blakeston, standing still, looked so angrily at her, that she was afraid to. (S. M.) 6. Mrs. Driffield did everything she could to tempt him to have a bath every day, but nothing would induce him to. (S. M.) 7. "Would you like to see one of his manuscripts?" "I'd love to," said the duchess. (S.M.)8. "I'll give you a lesson if you like," said Driffield in his good-humoured way. "Oh, no," I said. "Why not?" asked his wife. "Mr. Driffield would like to and it'll give me a chance to rest." (S. M.) 9. "Let him go by himself, Rosie." "All right. Shall you be here tomorrow? We'are coming." "I'll try to," I answered. (S. M.) 10. You should have let Rodney speak to him last week when he wanted to. (Davis) 11. "I'll have this loundered for you." "No, please, it's quite all right." "But I want to." (Davis)

Ex. 12. Recast the following sentences so as to use subordinate clauses instead of constructions with non-finite forms of the verb.

1....Lydia's mother seemed to hesitate for a moment before going round the corner. 2. I've arranged for you to call tomorrow on a friend of his, an editor. 3. But Dave seems to be on intimate terms with everyone here. 4. Annie glanced quickly at Eddie, made as if to speak, then checked herself. 5....then he gave her a long look as though to impress on his mind the picture of her. 6. He told Barlow that the latter knew nothing but if he was successful in cribbing his way through the nursery games known there as examinations, the doctor prophesied for him a great and shining future. 7. "But I heard the front door ring, Emily," said my aunt. 8. Sally said nothing. She walked into her room, and Bill, standing as in a trance, heard the click in the lock. 9. Jack often felt that his. wife had great courage, which touched him, made him long to protect her. 10. The sun-baked streets seemed to give back the heat that had beaten down on them during the day. 11....he was told she seemed to be growing better. 12. Seeing her Bennett's expression changed to one of infinite reproach. 13. He was not the man to be caught unprepared. 14. He watched Robert pacing up and down, writing at his desk or speaking. 15. Now, with this visit to Cardiff in prospect, Reg wished her to accompany him. 16. In the fairy-tale that she told, Theodora expected the candles to be dashed to the ground when the doors opened. 17. She was said to have been unhappily married in early life. 18. We happened then to cross the street and the traffic prevented us from speaking. 19. It wouldn't be very nice for him to be alone all the time.

Ex. 13. Recast the following sentences so as to use constructions with a non-finite form of the verb instead of subordinate clauses.

1. Though he had suffered so. much from the ridicule of his friends, David... could never resist displaying his pictures. 2. I do not believe the people who tell me that they do not care a row of pins for the opinion of their fellows. 3. When we had finished I called the waiter to pay for the dinner. 4. It appeared he had not two thoughts on the matter. 5. It appeared that her admiration for the famous writer was so intense that she was prepared to cut an engagement in London. 6. He insisted that I should go with them. 7. It seemed that Jack had chosen the moment to ask me to grant him a favour. 8. He regretted that he had done this. 9. I was sure that she had read all Mike's books. 10. It seemed that he was having a good time. 11. It happened that they knew one another very well. 12. Andrew saw that Clara's eyes widened with surprise.

Ex. 14. Translate into English using the required form of the infinitive, gerund or participle.

1. Почему он не пришел, было загадкой для меня. 2. Этого человека было трудно узнать, так как он выглядел солидным и преуспевающим. 3. Вам бы лучше уладить ссору. 4. В возрасте 10 лет он уже зарабатывал себе на жизнь тем, что мыл посуду в ресторане. 5. Возражать ему не имело смысла. 6. Всегда интересно поговорить с человеком, много путешествовавшим и видевшим разные города и страны. 7. Мы сфотографировались после конференции, чтобы запомнить это важное событие. 8. Я наблюдал, как актриса гримировалась перед выходом на сцену. Теперь ее трудно было узнать. 9. Так как дети сильно шумели, он не мог сосредоточить внимание на работе. 10. Я хочу, чтобы ты развлек наших гостей, пока я накрываю на стол. 11. Известно, что на побережье Северного моря есть много удобных бухт для кораблей. 12. Кто считает эту поездку интересной? По-моему она едва ли стоит тех денег, которые на нее потратили. 13. Известно, что он сделал все возможное, чтобы догнать группу после болезни. 14. Я стояла у окна и смотрела на пологие холмы, видневшиеся вдали. 15. Она не смогла не помахать нам на прощание, и в ее глазах стояли слезы. 16. Это как раз хороший случай помириться с ним. 17. Он стоял на платформе, переминаясь с ноги на ногу и не зная, что еще сказать своему другу. 18. Он ушел из дома, не погасив свет и не выключив радио. 19. Так приятно видеть, как вздымаются и опускаются волны.

Ex. 15. Translate into English using the required form of the infinitive, gerund or participle.

1. Я не люблю, когда меня приглашают на прощальные обеды. Там всегда печаль смешивается с весельем. 2. Бесполезно было привозить рекомендательное письмо. Оно едва стоит бумаги, на которой написано. 3. Он отрицал, что путешествовал на лайнере два года назад, говоря, что его мучает морская болезнь. 4. Улыбка на его лице заставила нас не поверить его словам. 5. Он не мог себе позволить ехать поездом. Плата за проезд была слишком высока. 6. Я настаиваю, чтобы мы путешествовали в спальном вагоне. 7. Сойдя на берег, они совершили поездку в глубь страны на автомобиле. 8. Он хвастался, что купил билет на поезд прямого сообщения. 9. Море было бурным. Я не удивилась, что он не выходил из каюты. 10. Друзья переминались с ноги на ногу, не зная, что еще сказать. 11. Что-то помешало им вручить рекомендательное письмо. 12. Мы видели, как родители ходили по платформе, с нетерпением ожидая приезда своего сына. 13. Я возражаю против того, чтобы меня провожали. 14. Погасив свечу, она легла и постаралась заснуть. 15. Обширная равнина, простирающаяся между этими горами, занята под посевами ржи. 16. На расстоянии мили от берега мы увидели отчетливые очертания кораблей, стоящих в гавани. 17. Линия побережья Каспийского моря сравнительно ровная, изрезанная только у устья Волги. 18. Едва ли у вас раньше была возможность наслаждаться более живописными видами. 19. Экспортируя сырье и продукты сельского хозяйства, развивающиеся страны импортируют готовую продукцию.

Ex. 16. Read the following dialogue. Point out the non-finite forms of the verb. Make up your own dialogues using the non-finite forms of the verb.

Nora: Not very good. People kept knocking at the door all the morning. I must have come downstrairs a dozen times to open the door.

Nora: Oh, nobody special. Just the electric-light man to read the meter, the man selling fruit, the postman — all the usual people.... But Harry, I've got something awful to tell you!

Nora: I went to the market to. buy some meat, and I took Rex with me for a walk. And he disappeared!

Nora: Yes. One minute I was paying for it, and the next minute I looked round to find that he had gone. Of course we looked all round the butcher's stall, but he wasn't there. I've done nothing but worry. I went to the police station to report it; but they telephoned just before you came in to say they had no news of him.

Nora: I'm sure he's been run over. (A knocking at the front door.) Who's that now? Why, it's Mr. Grimble, the butcher!

Grimble: Yes, Madam, I've just called to bring you this dog. I see from the collar that he's yours.

Nora: Oh, that's wonderful! Look, Harry, Mr. Grimble has come specially to bring Rex back!

Grimble: H'm. And to give you this bill for five pounds of best beef your dog ate while he was hidden under my stall!

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