Listen to the text the Verger, Part 2 and do tasks B and C in your student's book.0:07
Edward had saved a small sum of money, but it was not enough to live on without doing anything.0:21
And life cost more and more every year.0:28
The verger was walking along the street, his long scarf flapping in the wind.0:32
He thought that a cigarette could help him.0:38
Since he was not a smoker and never had any cigarettes in his pockets.0:42
He looked for a shop where he could buy a packet of good cigarettes.0:47
It was a long street with all sorts of shops in it, but there was not a single one where you could buy cigarettes.0:52
That's strange, said Edward.1:01
Why shouldn't I open a little shop here?1:04
He turned, walked home and had his tea.1:13
He thought the matter over, and the next day he went to look for a suitable shop.1:17
And within a week the shop was opened.1:24
Edward Forman did very well.1:28
Soon he decided to open another shop.1:31
That was a success, too.1:33
In the course of 10 years he had 10 shops and was making a lot of money.1:36
Every Monday he went to all his shops, collected the week's takings, and took them to the bank.1:43
One morning the bank manager said that he wanted to talk to him.1:51
Mr. Foreman, he said, you have £30,000 in the bank.1:56
It's a large sum of money.2:03
You should invest it.2:05
There was a troubled look on Mr. Foreman's face.2:09
And what will I have to do?2:14
Oh, you needn't worry.2:18
All you have to do is to read and sign the papers.2:21
That's the trouble, sir.2:27
Exclaimed Mr. Foreman.2:29
I can sign my name, but I can't read.2:32
The manager was so surprised that he jumped up from his seat.2:36
He couldn't believe his ears.2:41
What would you be now if you had been able to read?2:48
I can tell you that, sir, said Mr. Foreman.2:54
I would be verger of St. Peter's Church.2:58
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