四、还原信息
Kidnappers are rarely interested in animals,but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs Eleanor Ramsay's cat. Mrs Eleanor Ramsay,a very wealthy old lady,has shared a flat with her cat,Rastus,for a great many years. 1.
A
He usually takes a short walk in the evenings and is always home by seven o'clock. One evening,however,he failed to arrive. 2. ______
D
She looked everywhere for him but could not find him.
Three days after Rastus' disappearance (消失),Mrs Ramsay received a letter without names. The writer stated that Rastus was safe and would be returned right away if Mrs Ramsay paid a ransom (赎金) of £1 000. At first,she decided to go to the police,but she changed her mind later,fearing that she would never see Rastus again — the letter had made that quite clear. 3.
F
She drew £1 000 from her bank and followed the kidnapper's instructions. The next morning,the box disappeared and Rastus arrived at seven o'clock that evening. He looked very well,though he was rather thirsty. 4. ______
E
She explained that Rastus was very dear to her. Considering the money she paid,he was dear in more ways than one!
A. Rastus leads an organized life. B. The police came quickly.
C. So she decided to buy another cat. D. Mrs Ramsay got very worried.
E. The police were surprised when Mrs Ramsay told them what she had done.
F. Mrs Ramsay was told to place the money in a box and to leave it outside her door.