【英语读物】The Big Mistake and Qther Stories （当代悬疑故事）.pdf

The Big Mistake and Other Stories by Bruna Deriu 1 / 47 Contents A Case of Trust 3 The Penfriend 11 The Big mistake 20 Marge and Olive29 Simpsons Buried Treasure36 A Strange Case42 2 / 47 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 colleagues：同事。 ④ presume：推测。 3 / 47 said, opening the drawer in his desk. Baker shrugged① his shoulders modestly. Miller took a folder② out of the drawer and handed it to him. Read this, he said, staring at the desk in front of him as he spoke. Its a strange case - see what you can make of it. Take it with you. When youve solved it, bring it back. Dont forget that your promotion could depend on the solution! Miller stood up and Baker realized that it was time for him to go