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The Bartons - Chapter 17
An Afternoon Nap
An afternoon nap is a short sleep in the afternoon.
To have a word with someone means to discuss something with them.
After all - means considering everything. Schließlich – das bedeutet, alles zu berücksichtigen.
Second in command - deputy to the boss.
Well then - A way of finishing a discussion - Na dann – Eine Möglichkeit, ein Gespräch zu beenden
An Afernoon Nap
I say mum, Have you seen dad?
He's got his feet up in the lounge, Dave. He's having an afternoon nap.
Dad having an afternoon nap! That's not like him.
Your dad's had a very hard week, Dave. Sometimes I think he works far too hard. He's no spring lamb anymore.
You're right, mum. Maybe I could do more. I'll have a word with him when he wakes up.
That's a good idea, Dave. After all, one of these days this will all be yours.
I know, mum.
But, you won't be able to run this farm on your own, Dave. Can you imagine Jane as second in command?
Well, she's better than nothing, mum.
Better than nothing! She's a wonderful girl. And, don't forget, her dad's the vicar.
And, her mum's the vicar's wife.
And, Jane would make a very good mother, Dave. And, I'm sure she can cook very well.
And, she loves animals.
Well then, that's all the boxes ticked. That's decided. Jane it's to be. The new number two on the farm.
I can't wait to tell dad.
He will be surprised. But there's only one little thing, Dave. I think it's important. Have you actualy proposed to Jane?
That's a good point, mum. I'll do it right now. I'll message her.
Dave! Get in your car, go round, and get down on one knee. That's how it's done.
I'm on my way, mum.
And, when you get back, a nice cup of tea and a nice slice of cherry cake.
Questions - Why is Ken having a nap? Where is Ken having a nap? Does Dave understand his father? What's Dave's idea? Why would Jane make a nice wife? Does Jean like Jane? What is Jane's father? Does Jane's mother work in a fish and chips shop? Are vicars important people? What is a farmer's wife most important job? Must a farmer's wife be able to cook? Will Jane say yes?
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