The temptation to steal is greater than ever before especially in large shops and people are not so honest as they once were.
A detective recently watched a well-dressed woman who always went into a large store on Monday mornings. One Monday, (1)_______________________________, so it was easier for the detective to watch her. (2)__________________________________. After a little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to an assistant who wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible. The woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop without paying. When she was arrested, (3)___________________________. Believe it or not, the girl “gave” her mother a free dress every week!
There were fewer people in the shop than usual when the woman came in
the woman first bought few more articles
The detective found out that the shop assistant was her daughter