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1. 1.

   Complete the following sentences:

   1. The narrator went over to meet the lady because _________________________.
   2. Even though Foyot's was well beyond his means, the narrator went ahead with the lady's plan because __________________________.
   3. The narrator's 'heart sank' a little because ______________________.
   4. The narrator was 'past caring' because ________________________.
   5. The narrator thinks that his guest thought him mean because ______________________.
2. 2.

   Well, it's many years since we first met. How time does fly? We're none of us getting any younger. Do you remember the first time I saw you? You asked me to luncheon.

   1. Who is speaking and to whom?
   2. What does the expression 'how time does fly' mean?
   3. How long ago had they first met?
3. 3.

   I tried with all my might to will him to say no. A happy smile spread over his broad, priest-like face, and he assured me that they had some so large, so splendid, so tender, that it was a marvel.

   1. What is the item described here? Who is describing it?
   2. Why did the narrator will him to say no?
   3. Why does the narrator refuse to have any of this splendid food item?
4. 4.

   'Humorist!' she cried gaily, jumping into a cab. 'You're quite a humorist!'

   1. Who said this to whom?
   2. Why does the speaker say this?
   3. What does this line tell you about the profession of the person being spoken to?
5. 5.

   How much should a modest lunch have cost according to the narrator? Did he have enough money for one when he invited the lady for a luncheon?

6. 6.

   What was the narrator's impression of the lady when he met her for the luncheon?