Fill in the missing articles (a, the, -), where it is necessary. Make it the next way: 1. a, 2. the, 3. -, 4. the і т.д.
(1)___little girl was sitting on (2) ___front porch when (3) ___stranger came up to the gate. He tried to open it but (4) ___gate wouldn’t open. “Is your mother at home, little one?” asked (5) ___stranger. “Yes, sir, she’s always at home,” said (6) ___child. (7)___stranger jumped over (8) ___gate and rang (9) ___ doorbell. There was no answer. He rang it several times more, and waited. (10)___ door remained closed. Somewhat angry, he turned to (11) ___ child and said: “Didn’t you say your mother was at home?” “Yes, and I’m sure she is,” replied (12) ___girl. “Then why doesn’t she answer my ring, I wonder!?” “I think she will, sir, when you reach our house,” replied (13) ___girl. We live (14) ___four doors down (15)___street”.