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--- Lesson 74 Out of the limelight |
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--- First listen and then answer the question. |
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--- Why was their disguise 'too perfect'? |
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An ancient bus stopped by a dry river bed and a party of famous actors and actresses got off. |
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Dressed in dark glasses and old clothes, they had taken special precautions so that no one should recognize them. |
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But as they soon discovered, disguises can sometimes be too perfect. |
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'This is a wonderful place for a picnic,' said Gloria Gleam.^“ |
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'It couldn't be better, Gloria,' Brinksley Meers agreed.^“ |
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'No newspaper men, no film fans! Why don't we come more often?'^“ |
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Meanwhile, two other actors, Rockwall Slinger and Merlin Greeves, had carried two large food baskets to a shady spot under some trees. |
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When they had all made themselves comfortable, a stranger appeared. |
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He looked very angry. |
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'Now you get out of here, all of you!' he shouted.^“ |
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'I'm sheriff here. Do you see that notice? It says "No Camping" -- in case you can't read!'^“ |
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'Look, sheriff,' said Rockwall, 'don't be too hard on us. |
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I'm Rockwall Slinger and this is Merlin Greeves. |
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'Oh, is it?' said the sheriff with a sneer.^“ |
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'Well, I'm Brinksley Meers, and my other name is Gloria Gleam.^“ |
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Now you get out of here fast!' |
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