Historical museum looks dark and unfriendly. It is closed today because of the crime. The museum director, Mrs Brown, greets Detective Peters dryly.
They go to her office. The office is messy: papers on the floor, dirty cups, books not on the shelves. It looks like someone was searching for something.
“Don't worry about this,” says Mrs. Brown. “The police searched here.”
“Did they suspect you?” asks Peters.
“They checked all the museum workers. Then they found that tool in Johnny's bag. Poor boy! Why did he steal?”
“Does he say why?”
“No. He says he didn't do it.”
“Did they find the stolen manuscript?”
“No. Maybe his crime partner has it.”
“His partner? Can it be another security guard – Mike?”
“Maybe. Mike didn't come to work today.”
“Why?”
“I don't know. He doesn't answer the phone.”
“Can I have his address?”
“Here. The police wanted to talk to him too. If he stole, they would arrest him.”
“Thank you. One more question – was there a camera that night?”
“That's the problem! All videos are gone.”
Detective Peters leaves, thinking hard. He should visit Mike. But, first of all, he wants to see the crime scene himself.
Полезные выражения
to greet someone dryly – сухо поприветствовать кого – то
to search for something – искать что – то
to suspect someone – подозревать кого – то
crime partner – соучастник преступления
to visit a crime scene – осмотреть место преступления
Упражнения
1. Сопоставьте персонажа и характеристику:
1. Detective Peters
2. Mrs. Brown
3. .Johnny
4. Mike
Детективные истории на английском. Читаем с удовольствием и повышаем уровень (А1)
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