Recently
Nigel’s boss (had promised) him a promotion. So, for obvious reasons Nigel
(invited) the Greens to Christmas dinner. It (was decided) to roast
turkey for the guests.
On Friday evening the guests (arrived). Although Charlotte (had spend)
most of the day shopping and cooking, she (looked) lovely. After the
first course (had been eaten) she (went) into the kitchen to get the roast
turkey which (had been taken out) of the oven just before the soup (was served).
But something terrible (happened). Smudge, their cat, (was enjoying) his
own Christmas dinner. In fact he had already (eaten) most of one leg and
was now (starting) on the other. Charlotte immediately ( kicked) him out
into the garden and then ( wondered) what she (should do) next. She
certainly (did not want) to ruin the meal which (had taken) her hours to
prepare, so she (decided) to keep quiet. She (cut) the turkey in
the kitchen so that no one (would see) the damage that Smudge (had done).
The turkey (was) a great success, so by the time Charlotte (went)
into the kitchen to make coffee she had completely (forgiven) Smudge, and
(opened) the back door to let him in again. But something even worse
than before (happened). There, on the doorstep, (was) the dead body
of poor Smudge. Charlotte (was shocked), as she (realized) what (had
happened). Smudge had obviously ( died) of food poisoning ... and their
guests (had been eating) turkey too!
They (told) their guests the whole story. They all (agreed) to go
to the hospital. After the unpleasant operation in the hospital they (went) in through the back gate to pick up the body of Smudge but the cat
(had disappeared).