Lesson 52 PART B
Mud is mud
Harry does not need to be prompted to explain how he bought his precious bottle of mud.One day ,he went to an exclusive shop in London and ask for 'Myrolite'. The shop assistant looked puzzled and Harry repeated the word,slowly stressing each syllable. (1)_______________________.This explanation evidently conveyed something to the woman who searched shelf after shelf.She produced all sorts of weird concoctions,but none of them met with Harry's requirements. When Harry put on his act of being mildly annoyed,the assistant promised to order some for him.(2)_______________________.However,it was his turn to be be surprised,for the woman's eyes immediately lit up and she fetched several bottles which she placed on the counter for Harry to inspect.For once,Harry had to admit defeat.He picked up what seemed to be the smallest bottle and discreetly asked the price. (3)_______________________.From then on, Harry decided that this little game he had invented might prove to be expensive.The curious bottle,which now adorns the bookcase in his study,was his first and last purchase of rare cosmetics.
