The Wonderful Wizard of Oz / Волшебник из страны Оз. Книга для чтения на английском языке

A scared Walter at length opened the door. �Oo-er,’ he said. A look of relief came over his face. �I was just ringing up the police.’

�What for?’ said Superintendent Sugden sharply. �What’s going on here?’

Walter whispered: �It’s old Mr Lee. He’s been done in[126 - He’s been done in – (разг.) Его укокошили]… ’

The superintendent pushed past him and ran up the stairs. He came into the room without anyone being aware of his entrance[127 - without anyone being aware of his entrance – (разг.

) никто не обратил на него внимания]. As he entered he saw Pilar bend forward and pick up something from the floor. He saw David Lee standing with his hands over his eyes.

He saw the others huddled into a little group. Alfred Lee alone had stepped near his father’s body. He stood now quite close, looking down. His face was blank[128 - was blank – (разг.) ничего не выражало].

George Lee was saying importantly:

�Nothing must be touched – remember that – nothing – till the police arrive.

That is most important!’

�Excuse me,’ said Sugden. He pushed his way forward, gently thrusting the ladies aside. Alfred Lee recognized him.

�Ah,’ he said. �It’s you, Superintendent Sugden. You’ve got here very quickly.’

�Yes, Mr Lee.’ Superintendent Sugden did not waste time on explanations. �What’s all this?’

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Примечания

1

I wish I hadn’t come… – (разг.) Лучше бы я не возвращался

2

Is it worth it? – (разг.) А стоит ли?

3

the smell of the bull-ring – (зд.