The Secret Adversary AGATHA CHRISTIE CHAPTER 27 Đây là một tác phẩm anh ngữ nổi tiếng với những từ vựng nâng cao chuyên ngành văn chương. Nhằm giúp các bạn yêu thich tiếng anh luyện tập và củng cố thêm kỹ năng đọc tiếng anh . | The Secret Adversary AGATHA CHRISTIE CHAPTER 27 A Supper Party at the Savoy The supper party given by Mr. Julius Hersheimmer to a few friends on the evening of the 30th will long be remembered in catering circles. It took place in a private room and Mr. Hersheimmer s orders were brief and forcible. He gave carte blanche--and when a millionaire gives carte blanche he usually gets it Every delicacy out of season was duly provided. Waiters carried bottles of ancient and royal vintage with loving care. The floral decorations defied the seasons and fruits of the earth as far apart as May and November found themselves miraculously side by side. The list of guests was small and select. The American Ambassador Mr. Carter who had taken the liberty he said of bringing an old friend Sir William Beresford with him Archdeacon Cowley Dr. Hall those two youthful adventurers Miss Prudence Cowley and Mr. Thomas Beresford and last but not least as guest of honour Miss Jane Finn. Julius had spared no pains to make Jane s appearance a success. A mysterious knock had brought Tuppence to the door of the apartment she was sharing with the American girl. It was Julius. In his hand he held a cheque. Say Tuppence he began will you do me a good turn Take this and get Jane regularly togged up for this evening. You re all coming to supper with me at the Savoy. See Spare no expense. You get me Sure thing mimicked Tuppence. We shall enjoy ourselves. It will be a pleasure dressing Jane. She s the loveliest thing I ve ever seen. That s so agreed Mr. Hersheimmer fervently. His fervour brought a momentary twinkle to Tuppence s eye. By the way Julius she remarked demurely I--haven t given you my answer yet. Answer said Julius. His face paled. You know--when you asked me to--marry you faltered Tuppence her eyes downcast in the true manner of the early Victorian heroine and wouldn t take no for an answer. I ve thought it well over Yes said Julius. The perspiration stood on his forehead. Tuppence .
