The Clarkon family lived in the country near Cambrigde,about half a mile from the nearest village and about a mile from the river.They had a big, old trees.
One Thurseday mornning in July,Jackie came in from the garden.She was a tall ,fat woman,thirsty years old.It was the hottest day of the year ,but she wore a warm brown skirt and yellow shirt.She went into the kitchen to get a drink of water.Just then the phone rang.
'Cambridge 1379,'Jackie said. Hello .This is Diane.i want to talk to Mother. 'Mother isn't here,'Jackie said,'She is at the doctor's ' 'why?what's wrong?' 'Nothing is wrong,'Jackie said.'why are you telephoning?you are going to come this weekend?mother wants everyone to be here.'