Match the verbs on the left with the adverbs on the right (according to the story) and use them in the

situations from the text.

1)	repeated	a)	quietly
2)	looked	b)	happily
3)	screamed	c)	bravely
4)	stood	d)	happily
5)	said	e)	quickly
6)	answered	f)	softly
7)	exclaimed	g)	thoughtfully
8)	looked out	h)	angrily

Discussing the Story

1 Say why:

1)	Hartley needed a detective.
2)	Hartley paid the detective.
3)	Vivienne hadn’t taken notice of Hartley’s last
	letter.
4)	Vivienne was afraid to go to live in the country.
5)	Townsend arrived at Vivienne’s.
6)	Townsend left angry.
7)	Hartley promised Vivienne to turn out Helen.
8)	Hartley’s wife was happy to hear the news.
Prove that:
1)	Vivienne is a nice-looking girl.
2)	Hartley is a young man looking for adventures.
3)	Vivienne is not rich.
4)	Hartley is rather rich.
5)	Hartley might be hard on people.
6)	Hartley’s wife doesn’t know him well.
Add more information to these:
1)	A man went up to Hartley.
2)	If you want to know more about her.
3)	Hartley climbed up the steps.
4)	I will give you everything you want.
5)	The bell rang.
6)	Hartley did not expect that.
7)	A young woman opened the door.
Act	out the talk between:
•	Hartley and the detective.
•	Hartley and Vivienne (when she is in doubt).
•	Hartley and Vivienne (recalling their first meeting).

• Hartley and Townsend.

• Hartley and Vivienne (after Townsend had left).

• Hartley and his wife.

4. Imagine that you are:

• Robbins. Say:

1. a few words about your work;

2. what you feel about Hartley.

• Hartley. Say:

1. what you feel about Robbins;

2. what you feel about Vivienne;

3. what you feel about your wife;

4. what you feel about Helen.

• Vivienne. Say:

1. what you feel about Hartley;

2. what you feel about Townsend;

3. what you feel about Hartley’s wife;

4. what you feel about Helen.

• Hartley’s wife. Say:

1. what you feel about your husband;

2. what you feel about Helen.

4. What do you think?

1. Which of the characters do you like (dislike, feel sorry for)? Say why.

2. Why do you think Helen is often drunk?

3. Do you think Vivienne will be happy at Hartley’s house? Give reasons for your answer.