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《超越哈佛》徐老师原典英语——中级素材 “原典英语自学法”交流论坛 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— The Big Mistake and Other Stories by Bruna Deriu 1 / 47 《超越哈佛》徐老师原典英语——中级素材 “原典英语自学法”交流论坛 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Contents A Case of Trust 3 The Penfriend 11 The Big mistake 20 Marge and Olive29 Simpsons Buried Treasure36 A Strange Case42 2 / 47 《超越哈佛》徐老师原典英语——中级素材 “原典英语自学法”交流论坛 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— A Case of Trust The tall man in uniform knocked nervously① on the office door. Detective Miller wanted to see him but he had no idea why. The door opened. Miller smiled and beckoned② with his hand. Come in, he said, closing the door behind them. John Baker, sir. The younger man said. Yes. I know who you are. Relax, dont be so nervous! Miller replied. Sit down. Thank you, sir. Baker was worried. It was the first time that Miller had called him to his office. He sat down, hoping there was nothing wrong. Miller sat opposite him. There was silence for a few seconds. After a while, Miller cleared his throat and spoke. Listen, Baker. The head office has asked me for a list of my best men. They want to promote somebody in this office. Baker sat forward on his chair. Promotion, sir? he asked. Yes, Baker. Im thinking of giving them your name. Thank you, sir, Baker replied excitedly. Dont thank me yet. Ive heard good things about you. Your colleagues③ call you the brain - I presume④ its because of your intelligence ... Miller ① nervously：紧张不安的。 ② beckoned：示意。 ③ colleague