Q: CHAPTER XI.

LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.

It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six. But, in accordance with the same custom, dinner at the brewery was usually eaten at one. At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged. Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

"No," said Luke, in answer to his sister's invitation; "I don't think I will mind walking to-day: you are all going so early." He was sitting at the moment after dinner with his glass of brewery port wine before him.

"The young ladies must be very unhappy that their hours can't be made to suit you," said Mrs. Tappitt, and the tone of her voice was sarcastic and acid.

"I think we can do without him," said Cherry, laughing.

"Of course we can," said Augusta, who was not laughing.

"But you might as well come all the same," said Mary.

"There's metal more attractive somewhere else," said Augusta.

"I cannot bear to see so much fuss made with the young men," said Mrs. Tappitt. "We never did it when I was young. Did we, Mrs. Rowan?"

1. at about seven o'clock
2. Miss Tappitts
3. gathered round the tea-table
4. dinner
5. Mrs. Rowan
6. three
7. no
8. Luke
9. it's so early
10. five o'clock
11. no
12. sarcastic and acid.
13. Cherry
14. sitting
15. yes
16. wine
17. they're fussing about men

Numbered questions:
1. What time would the walk start, according to custom?
2. Whose custom?
3. What did the family do at six?
4. What about at one?
5. Who postponed dinner this time?
6. What time will they eat now?
7. Was it dark when the ladies went walking?
8. Who refused to join?
9. Why?
10. What time was it?
11. Was Mrs. Tippit pleased?
12. How did her voice sound?
13. Which woman found humor in the situation?
14. What was Luke doing, instead of walking?
15. Was he drinking anything?
16. What?
17. Why was Mrs. Tappit annoyed with the women?

input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. Do you help with chores at home? These are what some people say about it. Manuel, 19: "I only like to do the laundry. My mom does the other chores. When she isn't at home, I can cook an easy dinner myself, but please don't ask me whether I'm a good cook or not. " Vivian, 38: "I do everything because I live by myself now. I think I can do everything because I watched and helped my mom cook our family meals all the time when I was young. At first I was told to help my mom, but later I began to like cooking. Now I can cook many kinds of dishes. " Arthur, 67: "I do many things around the house because everyday is like Sunday for me now. I have to do something to keep busy. I help with gardening and cleaning the most. I enjoy doing these things. Cooking and laundry are my wife's chores. " 1. Who lives alone?
2. How old is she?
3. Who taught her to cook?
4. Does she enjoy it?
5. What is she able to make?
6. Does Arthur cook?
7. Who does?
8. What else does she do?
9. What does Arthur prefer to do?
10. Is Manuel a skilled cook?
11. Who normally cooks for him?
12. How many chores does he prefer to do?
13. What is it?
14. How old is he?
15. Is he the youngest person interviewed?
16. Who is the oldest?
17. At what age?
18. Is Vivian the only person interviewed who lives alone?
19. How old is she?
20. Who forces themself to keep busy?
numbered_answers: 1. Vivian
2. 38
3. her mom
4. yes
5. many kinds of dishes
6. unknown
7. his wife
8. laundry
9. gardening and cleaning
10. no
11. his mom
12. one
13. laundry.
14. 19
15. yes
16. Arthur
17. 67
18. yes
19. 38
20. Arthur

Mr. Clinton and his 13-year-old son Tony are baseball fans. Last October 10th was Tony's birthday, so Mr. Clinton decided to drive him to New York, for the first game of the World Series . They had no ticket but hoped to buy a pair from others. After they arrived, they walked in the street for two hours, carrying a sign, "We need two tickets." Then they found the cheapest ticket was $200. They were about to leave when suddenly a man stopped them. He took out two tickets and handed them to Mr. Clinton. "How much do you want?" "Just a present." said the man, "Enjoy the game." Mr. Clinton wouldn't accept, so the man explained, "I'm Jackson. Hans is my boss. He and his wife haven't missed a World Series in 18 years. But he is ill and can't watch the game this time. So he told me to give the two tickets to people who would actually enjoy the game. Then I saw you and I followed you for a while. You seemed very sad. You made me think of my dad and me when I was a child. I dreamed of going to a World Series game with my father. But my dream never came true." How do you suppose this made Mr. Clinton and his son feel? Here is what Mr. Clinton said: "This is the most wonderful thing that ever happened to us. My boy and I must have turned to each other over 30 times and said, 'I can't believe this.' We still never forget Jackson and Hans." What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. Where did the man and his son on the son's birthday?
2. To attend what event?
3. On what day is Tony's birthday?
4. What is the son's age?
5. What was the text on their sign?
6. Who gave them tickets to the game?
7. What was his name?
8. Who does Jackson work for?
9. Did Jackson believe that Mr. Clinton appeared unhappy?
10. Did Jackson ever attend the World Series with his dad?
11. What was the matter with Jackson's employer?
12. Was a specific illness given?
13. Before they were given the tickets, what was the price of the least expensive ticket they found?
14. How long did Clinton and his son walk the streets of New York when they first arrived?
Answer:
1. New York
2. World Series
3. October 10th
4. 13
5. "We need two tickets."
6. a man
7. Jackson
8. Hans
9. yes
10. no
11. he is ill
12. no
13. $200
14. two hours