Exercise 10 Put in the correct forms of the Infinitive.

The Brave Old Lady and the Hopeless Crook¹

Mrs Johns, a 75-year-old widow, woke up with a start. Peering into the darkness, she was astonished (see) a man in her room. It was easy (see) he was a burglar². At first, she was too afraid (move). Then she plucked up³ her courage and said, ‘We must (talk) about this over a cup of tea. Would you be so kind (help) me downstairs?’ To her surprise, the man meekly⁴ obeyed. He was eager (help) and anxious (please) the old lady. He prepared the tea and said he was sorry (have disturbed) her. He was too frightened (run away). After a cup of tea, he said he would be glad (give) Mrs Johns his name and address and left empty-handed. Of course, Mrs Johns informed the police, who commended her for her bravery. Later, during the trial, the judge said it was his duty (send) the man to prison, describing him as the most incompetent burglar he had ever met!

¹crook – шахрай

²burglar – зломщик, грабіжник

³pluck up one’s courage – набратися хоробрості

⁴meekly – покірливо

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