Dave was in a dilemma. He was organizing a party net
week and wanted to invite
___1___ Jeff and
Gary. However, two days ago, Jeff and Gary had a
squabble and had not been on talking terms ___2___.
Dave decided to ask Jeff first since he had known
him ___3___ a
longer period of time. Jeff apologetically told Dave
that he had a tuition class on ___4___
day. Thus, his mother would not allow him to skip ___5___.
Dave was disappointed but he understood.
Since Jeff was not able to attend the party, Dave ___6___
extended the invitation to Gary. Gary happily
accepted the invitation. Dave was glad. He thought
that his arrangement was working ___7___
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A few days later, Jeff approached Dave with good
news. He excitedly told Dave that he had gone home
to speak to his mother and she had allowed him to
postpone his tuition class in order to attend Dave's
party ! Dave was dumbfounded. He managed to give a
weak smile ___8___
inwardly, he was worried.
For the rest of the day, Dave was unable to
concentrate on his lessons in school. He was ___9___
a loss as to what to do. After pondering over his
problem, Dave decided that instead of worrying ___10___
it, he would seize the opportunity to try and help
Jeff and Gary reconcile at the party. Hopefully,
they would become friends again. |