Sarah Thompson lived at Number Six, Elm Street.She loved living here.The community was warm and friendly. All her friends were around and the smells from the neighboring bakery were sweet! However, one problem emerged — Sarah’s parents planned to move.With her mum expecting twins, they needed an additional bedroom. “This house is too small,” said her mum.The following day, a “For Sale” sign was hung on Sarah’s door, casting a shadow over her and her closest friend Mia.“What should I do, Mia?” said Sarah in low spirits.
Mia frowned (皱眉头). “Has your house got problems? Number fifty’s got problems and no one wants to buy it.” Sarah stared at number fifty.It looked all right to her. “What kind of problems?” she asked.
“Oh, mice and coldness and really horrible wallpaper.” Sarah sighed.Her house was warm and clean and it had just been repainted recently, which was an unfortunate contrast.
Mrs. Green lived next door to Sarah in a big house that had once been a grocery store.Just then, she came out, followed by her cat Whiskers.
“I’m sorry to hear that you’re moving,” Mrs. Green said with sympathy. “So am I,” Sarah grumbled (发牢骚) in response. Mrs. Green offered a comforting pat on Sarah’s arm. “Never mind. Your house might take months to sell.”
However, a few days later, Sarah came home from school and found a man in the living room. His name was Mr. Anderson and he expressed keen interest in buying the house. Sarah’s heart sank when Mr. Anderson said he wanted to come back for a second visit on Sunday morning.
At school, Sarah asked, “Mia. Does your elder brother still work in the fish shop?” Mia nodded. “Good. Listen, I’ve got a job for you...”
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Sarah whispered her plan to Mia.
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Sarah’s parents got very angry and asked for an explanation.
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