LITMIR.BIZ

      Ключ. 1. “What were you doing between seven and eight o’clock last night?” “I was at my friends’ place, entertaining two old ladies. (Или без слова place: I was at my friends’, entertaining two old ladies.) You see, I have a way with old ladies.” “Please, don’t wander from the point. You better tell me how many people can confirm your alibi.” “Five people, including the cook.” (Здесь point – основная тема разговора.) 2. “What were you doing between nine and ten o’clock last night?” “I was at my neighbour’s (place), babysitting his children. You see, I have a way with children.” “Please, don’t wander from the point. You better tell me how many people can confirm your alibi.” “Three children and the gardener.” 3. “What were you doing between three and four o’clock yesterday afternoon?” “I was at the tailor’s, trying on my wedding suit. You see, I am getting married. For the first time in my life – just think!” “Please, don’t wander from the point. You better tell me how many people can confirm your alibi.” “Three people, including the tailor’s wife.” 4. “What were you doing between six and six thirty last night?” (Заметьте: если часы названы с минутами, то слово o’clock опускается.) “I was at the drugstore, buying aspirin. I spent there about half an hour, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of different drugs with the druggist. You see, some drugs do us more harm than good.” “Please, don’t wander from the point. You better tell me how many people can confirm your alibi.” “Five people, including the druggist.” 5. “What were you doing between ten and eleven o’clock yesterday morning?” “I was in the German consulate, getting a visa. You see, I am planning a trip to Germany.” “Please, don’t wander from the point. You better tell me how many people can confirm your alibi.” “No less than five people, including the consul.” 6. “What were you doing around noon yesterday?” “I was on the football field, training. How many people can confirm your alibi?” “No less than twelve people, including the coach.”

      Time for Fun

      That day Melvin was in bad form. He tried to kick a goal and missed. Finally, he threw himself down on the bench and said, “Boy, I could kick myself.” The coach looked the other way. “Don’t bother,” he said, “you’d probably miss.”