20

It was unexpected news. The family gathered over their evening meal to discuss it.
“John was a nice boy,” the father said, “He was a bit wild
sometimes, but he ………………… a good heart.

HAVE

21

He left for America right before is ………………… birthday.

EIGHTEEN

22

And I ………………… him since then.” Katie knew that John was her father’s older brother. According to a family legend, he had dug for gold in Alaska, had made a fortune but soon lost all his money, and became a sailor.

NOT SEE

23

Katie was about to say that she ………………… to meet her Uncle John very much. But she looked at her parents and said nothing.

WANT

24

Everyone ………………… that John had died somewhere at sea.

THINK

25

But here was a telegram and it rea ear brother I’m coming
this weekend.” The telegram ………………… “John.”

SIGN

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“Do you think you will be able to recognise ………………… ?" - the mother broke the silence.

HE

27

“More than forty years have passed. He could have changed out of recognition. Now anyone can pretend that he is your brother. If I were you, I ………………… his story somehow.”

CHECK

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The father nodded. “It’s ………………… than you think. There is something about this house that only my real brother and I know.”

EASY