it's 1.30 p.m. Sweet sue usually has lunch in her office at this time, but she isn't having lunch today. She's putting on her coat and she's talking to Lord Riley on her mobile.
Sweet Sue, someone stole my wife's diamonds this morning can you help?
Yes, of course I'm leaving my office now.
What are you doing?
We're painting a sign on this door. Someone's moving into this office.
Hello, Lord Riley, I...Who's that man? And why is he climbing a tree?
oh,I'm sorry, sweet sue. that's smart Alec. He's another private detective.My wife phoned him.
Is he look for the jewels?
Yes, he is Here's your diamond necklace, Lady Riley, and there's your thief!
oh, yes. It's that bird. It's flying out of the window with my ring now.
Later... It's that man again! Where's he going?
Excuse me. Are you following me?....No, I'm not.
I'm going to my new office.
You can't do that. It's next door to my office. I'm the private detective in this town!
Answer the questions.
1. Why isn't Sweet Sue having lunch?
2. Why does Lord Riley phone her?
3. What are the two men doing? Why?
4. Why is Smart Alec at Lord Riley's place?
5. What is he doing when Sweet Sue arrives?
6. Where are the jewels?
7. Why is Smart Alec going upstairs?
8. Where is Smart Alec's new office?