Number 16A, Exercise 54.0:02
Listen to the text the Verger, Part 1 and do tasks B and C in your student's book.0:06
The verger after W.S. maugham, Part 1 Edward Forman still wore his verger's gown that afternoon at St. Peter's Church.0:16
He had been verger for 16 years and was proud of his job.0:31
Everybody liked and respected him.0:37
He did a lot of things and always looked dignified in his church outfit, whether it was a wedding or a funeral.0:41
That day he was waiting for the new vicar.0:50
The vicar had come to work at the church a week before, and the verger disliked him.0:54
Edward disliked the way the vicar spoke, the way he dressed.1:02
He understood that the feeling of dislike was ridiculous, but couldn't help it.1:07
The vicar's brand new shoes, his white starched collar and tie, irritated Edward.1:13
With reluctance the verger thought he would rather go home than speak with the vicar.1:21
As it turned out, he had a good reason for his dislike.1:27
Then the vicar came at last and said that he had found that Edward Forman could neither read nor write.1:33
In the vicar's opinion, that was hardly possible for any verger, and he told Edward that it was necessary to learn it.1:44
Im afraid I can't now, sir, said the verger.1:54
It is not worth even trying.1:58
I'm too old a dog to learn new tricks.2:01
In that case, foreman, I'm afraid you must go, said the vicar firmly.2:07
The verger's face hadn't shown any signs of emotion, but became quite stiff.2:15
He said that he quite understood, but when he had closed the door of the church behind him, he felt immensely sad.2:23
He walked slowly, with a heavy heart.2:32
He didn't know what to do with himself.2:36
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