橙子的ScalersTalk第六轮新概念朗读持续力训练Day 2

练习材料：[Day 2786 2022-05-12]

L52-3: Mud is mud

When thewoman shook her head in bewilderment, Harry went on to explain that"Myrolite" was a hard, amber-like substance which could be used to removefreckles. This explanation evidently conveyed something to the woman who searchedshelf after shelf. Sheproduced all sorts of weird concoctions, but none of them met with Harry'srequirements. When Harry put on his act of being mildly annoyed, the assistantpromised to order some for him. Intoxicated by his success, Harry then askedfor a perfumed mud. He expected the assistant to look at him in blankastonishment. However, it was his turn to be surprised, for the woman's eyesimmediately lit up and she fetched several bottles which she placed on thecounter for Harry to inspect. For once, Harry had to admit defeat. He picked upwhat seemed to be the smallest bottle and discreetly asked the price. He wasglad to get away with a mere £20 and he beata hasty retreat, clutching the precious bottle under his arm. Fromthen on, Harry decided that this little game he had invented might prove to beexpensive. The curious bottle, which now adorns the bookcase in his study, washis first and last purchase of rare cosmetics.

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