Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech.

1. “Where will you like to go, sir?” asked the ticket officer to the passenger. “I want to go to Chattogram,” said the passenger. “How many tickets do you need?” “I need five tickets.” “Here are the tickets. They will cost one thousand taka,” said the ticket officer.
2. “I have got GPA-5 in the SSC Examination,” said Rafiq. “Congratulations. What do you intend to do now?” asked Salim. “I want to study in a reputed college,” said Rafiq.
3. “A hawker said to me, “Do you want any newspaper? I have all types of newspapers. Please take one.” I said, “I want an English newspaper. Do you have any?” “Yes, I have some English newspapers,” replied the hawker.
4. “Will you buy my hair?” asked Della. “I buy hair,” said Madame. “Take your hat off and let’s have a sight at the looks of it.” “Twenty dollars,” said Madame. “Give it to me quick,” said Della.
5. “I’ll pay for it,” he said. “I broke it.” I brought the axe down carelessly. “But no one hits accurately every time,” I told him. “The fault was in the wood of the handle. I’ll see the man from whom I bought it.”
6. “Did people use stamps in those days?” asked Rafiq. “Yes,” answered Mr. Jamil. “The first stamps were used in 1840.” “Are they easy to get now?” asked Shafiq. “They are very difficult to get,” replied his uncle.
7. The teacher asked the boy, “Why did you not pay heed to me when I was talking about the lesson?” “Sorry, sir,” the boy said. “I have got a problem regarding the lesson.” The teacher said to him, “But why were you whispering if you have any problem?”
8. “Why didn’t you call me back yesterday? I was in confusion about your stay at home or not,” said Bina. “I was busy all day long for my fifteenth birthday ceremony. I was engaged in cleaning and dusting. The guests started coming in twos and threes in time.”
9. Mother said, “Rima, you have been very silly. You always try to make a simple matter complicated.” Rima said, “No, you are not correct. I try to think everything seriously.”
10. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. The girl said, “How nice the doll is! I wish I could buy it!” Her mother said, “But it is not durable and will break down in no time.” The girl said, “Then let us go, mother.”
11. “Who are you?” said the Swallow. “I am the happy Prince.” “Why are you weeping then?” asked the Swallow. “You have quite drenched me.”
12. “Come in,” she shouted to me. “Anything wrong?” I asked eagerly. “Yes, quite,” she answered. “But what about food?”
13. “Excuse me, can I have a short discussion with you, Arif? I have a big problem, could you spare some of your valuable moments for me?” “What a miracle! I’ve just remembered you. First tell me what your problem is,” replied Arif.
14. Saqib said to Abul, “You had a blue pen.” “No, no, that was green.” “You say, it was green, but where is it now?” “My dog.” “I don’t know.”
15. My father said, “You had better take an umbrella because it think it may rain and you have a cold. But don’t leave it in a bus as you did with mine when I lent it to you last week.”
16. The speaker said, “I entirely object to the proposed project to it as it is founded on a wrong principle. I object to it as it is highly inconvenient at this time. Have you considered all that this proposal involves?”
17. Mother said to me, “Today is Saturday. Why don’t you get ready to go to school?” “The school is closed, mum.” “Oh, then revise the syllabus, will you?” “No, I would rather consult the physics teacher.”
18. Mother said to Shakib, “Are you going to school, now?” “Yes,” said Shakib. “You have to return home soon because we will go to shopping,” said mother. “What a nice idea!”
19. “What were you doing?” said he to me. “I said, “I was doing my assignment.” “You should play in the afternoon. It will keep you fit.” “Thank you for your advice.”
20. “Will you come to my house tomorrow?” I asked the boy. “We can discuss terms and conditions then,” I said. “I shall be very happy to meet you at your house. Thank you so much,” he replied.
21. The teacher said to Hasan, “Have you read the story of Shaminat?” “Yes, sir, I have read it,” said Hasan. The teacher said, “Tell me the story.” Hasan said, “I am telling it now.” “What good student you are!” said the teacher.
22. “My friend said to me, “Why did you not attend my birthday party?” “I was in Dhaka at that time,” said I. “I missed you so much,” said he. “Take this gift, please,” said I. “How nice it is!” said he.
23. I said to my friend, “Where are you going after the examination?” “I’ve not yet decided,” said my friend. “Let’s go to your village,” said I. “That will be a great time we will have there!” said my friend. “Let’s go with my parents,” said my friend.
24. “I haven’t understood some grammatical points,” replied Ruma. “Where is the problem?” said the teacher. “Let’s try again.”
25. Once I asked a little girl, “What’s your mother’s name?” “I know my mother’s name but I won’t tell you that. I never tell my mother’s name to anybody whom I don’t know.” I said, “How clever you are!”
26. “Good morning, Emon. Why did you miss the most important class on the rules of the passage narration yesterday?” said the teacher. “What a fool I am! Please help me, sir.” “Don’t miss the class anymore. Discuss the topic,” said the teacher.
27. My friend said to me, “Where are you going?” “I am going to the tree fair,” said I. “Will you take me with you?” “Yes,” said I. “Let’s walk together,” he said.
28. Ratul said to me, “Where are you going now?” “I am going to the stadium to watch a cricket match.” “Do you want to go with me?” asked Ratul. “Yes,” said I. “Let’s go together.”
29. Mother said to Samia, “What are you doing now?” “I am watching television, mother.” Samia replied. “Have you prepared your lesson?” “Yes, mother.” “It’s late at night. Go to bed,” mother said.
30. “I came here yesterday from my town,” Rudra said. “Why did you come here?” I asked. “My mother sent me to you with this letter.” “Oh, what a good news! Let me read the letter,” said I.
31. The teacher said to the boy, “Why are you making a noise in the class? You are not attentive to your lessons.” The boy said, “Sir, I am sorry. I was asking for a pen to my friend.” The teacher said, “Be attentive and listen to me carefully.”
32. My friend said to me, “Why are you wasting this hour? It is time for prayer. Let us go out for a walk after saying prayer.” “Yes, I agree with you,” I said.
33. The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I’ve been starving for two days.” The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can’t you work?” “No, I am unable to work,” said the old man.
34. “What do you take for lunch in school, Shafin?” asked Shafiq. “I always take junk food. Don’t you like a fit girl?” “No,” Shafin said. “Why don’t you like it? Don’t like it because it does not contain any food value,” Shafin said.
35. “Give me a few grains of corn. I am dying of hunger,” said the Grasshopper. “But what did you do in the summer? Didn’t you store up any corn?” asked the Ant. “No, I was too busy in singing.”
36. The man said to the boy, “Are you going to sit for JSC Examination this year?” “Yes,” said the boy. The man said, “How is your preparation?” “I have a good preparation,” replied the boy.
37. Once I said to a little girl, “What is your mother’s name?” “I know my mother’s name. But I will not tell you that,” said the girl. “I said, “What a clever girl you are!”
38. The beggar said to me, “Will you give me some money? I want to buy some medicine for myself. I am unable to move,” he said.
39. The teacher said to the student, “Have you prepared your lesson today?” “No, sir,” replied the student. The teacher said, “Why do you not prepare your lesson? I was suffering from headache yesterday. I shall do my work tomorrow,” replied the student.
40. “What is a great show!” Sabu said to his father. Father said, “Let’s go inside and you can see for yourself.” Inside the tent Sabu said, “How strange! A doll is dancing and talking!” Father said, “A man behind the screen is moving the doll.”
41. “Have you prepared your lesson?” “Yes, sir, I have,” I said. “Thank you. I like your sincerity,” my teacher said to me.
42. “Fahad, can you tell me what I am teaching?” the teacher asked. “I am sorry, I can’t follow,” replied Fahad. “You can’t because you are not attentive. Be attentive,” the teacher said.
43. I said to my friend, “Where are you going on the summer vacation?” My friend said, “I have not yet decided. Let’s go to my village some together.” “I will think about it,” I said.
44. “Why were absent?” said the teacher. “The Headmaster is very angry with you. Go to him at once,” I said. “We must promise to almighty god.”
45. “Rojina, have you done your English lesson today?” said the teacher. “Yes, sir, I did! But I haven’t understood some grammatical points,” replied Rojina. “Where is the problem?” said the teacher.
46. Momtaz said to Karim, “How are you? I went to your house yesterday, but did not find you.” “I went to the station,” said Karim. “I had to receive my maternal uncle there.”
47. The teacher said to the student, “Have you prepared your lesson today?” “No, sir,” replied the student. The teacher said, “Why have you not prepared?” “I was suffering from headache yesterday,” replied the student.
48. “I came here yesterday from my village,” he said. “Why did you come?” I asked. “My mother sent me to you with this letter.” “How is your mother? I have not seen her for a long time. I hope she is quite well.”
49. “What’s your programme after the examination?” asked Salam. Kamal said, “I’ve not yet decided.” “I like to go for a picnic,” said Salam. “What an excellent idea it is!” said Kamal.
50. Takrim said to Sirabon, “When does your JSC Examination commence?” “It commences on the 1st November,” said he. “Your JSC Examination is knocking at the door and you don’t have a lot of time,” said Takrim. “You’re right,” said Sirabon. “And I’m learning my lessons with profound attention.”
51. “Will you take my meal?” asked Sanjida, the mother. “Yes, I have taken my meal,” replied Tasib. “Have you eat your fruit? Eat some mangoes,” the mother said.
52. The father said to his daughter, “Do you know why I have sent you to school? The daughter said, “Yes, I know. I have been sent to school to learn to read and write.”
53. The traveller said to the peasant, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” The peasant said, “Yes, do you want one in which you can spend the night?” The traveller said, “I do not wish to stay there, but I only want a meal.”
54. Sakil said to his brother, “Where are you going?” “I want to go with you.” “No, you cannot go with me. Stay at home and study attentively to the ensuring examination,” said his brother.
55. Lubna said to me, “Have you finished reading the book I gave you yesterday?” “Yes, I have finished reading the book,” I replied. “What an interesting book it is! I wish I could borrow the book earlier,” she said. “Will you return it to me today?” she asked.
56. “Have you offered your prayer today?” said my father. I replied, “No, I have forgotten.” “Go to the prayer hall now. May the Creator bless you,” said he.
57. “I have got to Samia,” “Recently I got a golden A plus GPA-5.” “I am reading seriously. Please pray to Allah for my success,” said Saima. “May Allah bless you.”
58. “I’ve lost my tooth,” said Samira. “How ugly I will look! “Don’t worry,” said Mina. “Just put your tooth into a rat’s hole and a rat will give you one of its finest teeth.”
59. “My sons, a great treasure lies hidden in the land there. I am going to leave it as I shall die soon,” said the old father. “Being curious, the sons said, “How shall we find it?” “You must dig the land for it,” said the old man.
60. “Why don’t you attend the class?” the teacher said to the boy. “You can’t expect good results unless you attend classes as I tell you.” “I am sorry sir, I have offended you,” said the boy. “Thank you,” said the teacher.
61. The teacher said to the boy, “Do you think that honesty is the best policy?” The boy said, “Yes sir, I think so.” “Then learn to be honest from your boyhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you, sir,” said the boy. “May allah bless you a long life,” said the teacher to the boy.
62. “Why were you absent?” said the teacher. “The Headmaster is very angry with you. Go to him at once,” I said. “We must promise to almighty god.”
63. The teacher said to Kamal, “Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself.” Kamal replied, “Sir, I am sorry. I was asking my friend to lend me his pen. My pen has run out.” The teacher said, “Be attentive and listen to my lecture.”
64. “Why did you not go to school yesterday?” said the mother to the girl. “I was ill, mum,” the girl replied. “How are you today?” the mother asked again. “Well,” said the girl. “Don’t worry for me.”
65. “How dare you wake me up?” the lion roared. “I will kill you for that.” “Please let me go,” the mouse cried. “I didn’t mean to wake you up.”
66. “What are you writing?” The angel looked up and replied in a sweet tone. “The names of those who love the Lord.” “And is mine one?” asked Abu. “No, your name is not included here,” replied the angel.
67. “Can I have a look at your passport for a moment?” said the man next to me. “I just want to see the cricket results.” “I haven’t quite finished with it,” I said. “Could you wait a moment?” “I can’t wait long,” he said. “I am getting off at the next stop.”
68. Barek said to Harun, “How are you? I went to your house yesterday but didn’t find you. Where did you go?” “I went to the station,” said Harun. “I had to receive my father.” “Did he come?” asked Barek.
69. Overhearing their whispers, the Caliph said to the Dervishes, “Are you not of this house, then?” “No,” they replied. “We have never been to this place before. Perhaps that man there knows the answer,” said the Caliph, pointing to the porter.
70. Mitti said to the English teacher, “Sir, I want to improve my English. How can I do that?” “Don’t worry, I will help you,” said the teacher.
71. “Will you go to college before mother,” said to her son. “No mother, our classes are closed.” “Then go to market and bring some vegetables.” “Let me be ready and give me money.”
72. “Porter, you may go,” said the mistress of the house laughing. “You have gained your freedom.” “By allah,” he cried, “I will not leave this house until I have heard the stories of my companions.”
73. “I came to Bogra this afternoon. I sent you a message before starting from home.” Roka said. “Did you receive it in time?” she asked. “No, I did not receive it,” I replied.
74. “What is the time by your watch?” he said. “It is half past nine,” I said. He said, “I want to go to the class.” “Would you accompany me, please?” I said. “I am sorry,” replied I.

Answer

1. The ticket officer respectfully asked the passenger where he would like to go. The passenger replied that he wanted to go to Chattogram. The officer then asked how many tickets he needed. The passenger said that he needed five tickets. The officer then told him that there were the tickets and informed him that they would cost one thousand taka.
2. Rafiq said that he had got GPA-5 in the SSC Examination. Salim congratulated him and asked what he intended to do then. Rafiq replied that he wanted to study in a reputed college.
3. A hawker asked me if I wanted any newspaper. He told me that he had all types of newspapers and requested me to take one. I replied that I wanted an English newspaper and asked if he had any. The hawker replied in the affirmative and said that he had some English newspapers.
4. Della asked Madame if she would buy her hair. Madame replied that she bought hair and told Della to take her hat off so that they could have a sight at the looks of it. Madame offered twenty dollars. Della told her to give it to her quick.
5. He said that he would pay for it because he had broken it. He added that he had brought the axe down carelessly. I told him that no one hits accurately every time and said that the fault had been in the wood of the handle. I also said that I would see the man from whom I had bought it.
6. Rafiq asked Mr. Jamil if people had used stamps in those days. Mr. Jamil replied in the affirmative and said that the first stamps had been used in 1840. Then Shafiq asked if they were easy to get then. His uncle replied that they were very difficult to get.
7. The teacher asked the boy why he had not paid heed to him when he had been talking about the lesson. The boy apologized respectfully and said that he had got a problem regarding the lesson. The teacher asked him why he had been whispering if he had any problem.
8. Bina asked why I had not called her back the previous day. She said that she had been in confusion about my stay at home or not. I replied that I had been busy all day long for my fifteenth birthday ceremony. I added that I had been engaged in cleaning and dusting and that the guests had started coming in twos and threes in time.
9. Mother told Rima that she had been very silly. She added that she always tried to make a simple matter complicated. Rima replied that she was not correct and said that she tried to think everything seriously.
10. The girl exclaimed with joy that the doll was very nice. She also expressed her wish that she could buy it. Her mother said that it was not durable and would break down in no time. The girl then proposed to her mother that they should go.
11. The Swallow asked the figure who he was. The figure replied that he was the Happy Prince. The Swallow then asked why he was weeping then and said that he had quite drenched him.
12. She shouted to me to come in. I asked eagerly if anything was wrong. She answered in the affirmative and said that it was quite wrong. Then she asked about food.
13. I asked Arif to excuse me and inquired if I could have a short discussion with him. I said that I had a big problem and asked if he could spare some of his valuable moments for me. Arif replied with surprise that it was a miracle and that he had just remembered me. He then told me to first tell him what my problem was.
14. Saqib told Abul that he had had a blue pen. Abul denied it and said that that had been green. Saqib asked him to say it was green, but asked where it was then. Abul said that his dog had taken it. Saqib said that he did not know.
15. My father advised me that I had better take an umbrella because he thought it might rain and I had a cold. But he warned me not to leave it in a bus as I had done with his when he had lent it to me the previous week.
16. The speaker said that he entirely objected to the proposed project as it was founded on a wrong principle. He added that he objected to it as it was highly inconvenient at that time. He then asked if they had considered all that that proposal involved.
17. Mother told me that that day was Saturday and asked why I did not get ready to go to school. I replied that the school was closed. Mother then told me to revise the syllabus and asked if I would. I replied negatively and said that I would rather consult the physics teacher.
18. Mother asked Shakib if he was going to school then. Shakib replied in the affirmative. Mother told him that he had to return home soon because they would go to shopping. She exclaimed that it was a nice idea.
19. He asked me what I had been doing. I replied that I had been doing my assignment. He advised me that I should play in the afternoon and said that it would keep me fit. I thanked him for his advice.
20. I asked the boy if he would come to my house the next day. I said that we could discuss terms and conditions then. He replied that he would be very happy to meet me at my house and thanked me so much.
21. The teacher asked Hasan if he had read the story of Shamima. Hasan replied respectfully in the affirmative and said that he had read it. The teacher told him to tell him the story. Hasan said that he was telling it then. The teacher exclaimed that he was a very good student.
22. My friend asked me why I had not attended his birthday party. I replied that I had been in Dhaka at that time. He said that he had missed me so much. I requested him to take that gift. He exclaimed that it was very nice.
23. I asked my friend where he was going after the examination. My friend replied that he had not yet decided. I proposed that we should go to his village. My friend exclaimed that that would be a great time we would have there. He also proposed that we should go with his parents.
24. Ruma replied that she had not understood some grammatical points. The teacher asked where the problem was. He proposed that they should try again.
25. Once I asked a little girl what her mother’s name was. The girl said that she knew her mother’s name but she would not tell me that. She added that she never told her mother’s name to anybody whom she did not know. I exclaimed that she was very clever.
26. The teacher wished Emon good morning and asked why he had missed the most important class on the rules of the passage narration the previous day. Emon exclaimed with regret that he was a great fool and requested the teacher to help him. The teacher forbade him to miss the class anymore and told him to discuss the topic.
27. My friend asked me where I was going. I replied that I was going to the tree fair. He asked if I would take him with me. I replied in the affirmative. He proposed that they should walk together.
28. Ratul asked me where I was going then. I replied that I was going to the stadium to watch a cricket match. Ratul asked if I wanted to go with him. I replied in the affirmative. I proposed that we should go together.
29. Mother asked Samia what she was doing then. Samia replied that she was watching television. Mother asked if she had prepared her lesson. Samia replied in the affirmative. Mother told her that it was late at night and ordered her to go to bed.
30. Rudra said that he had come there the previous day from his town. I asked him why he had come there. He replied that his mother had sent him to me with that letter. I exclaimed with joy that it was very good news and told him to let me read the letter.
31. The teacher asked the boy why he was making a noise in the class. He added that he was not attentive to his lessons. The boy apologized respectfully and said that he had been asking for a pen to his friend. The teacher told him to be attentive and listen to him carefully.
32. My friend asked me why I was wasting that hour. He said that it was time for prayer. He proposed that we should go out for a walk after saying prayer. I replied that I agreed with him.
33. The old man asked the maid if she could give him some food. He said that he had been starving for two days. The maid asked why he begged and if he could not work. The old man replied that he was unable to work.
34. Shafiq asked Shafin what he took for lunch in school. Shafin replied that he always took junk food and asked if he did not like a fit girl. Shafin replied negatively. Shafin asked why he did not like it and said that he did not like it because it did not contain any food value.
35. The Grasshopper requested to be given a few grains of corn and said that he was dying of hunger. The Ant asked what he had done in the summer and if he had not stored up any corn. The Grasshopper replied that he had been too busy in singing.
36. The man asked the boy if he was going to sit for JSC Examination that year. The boy replied in the affirmative. The man asked how his preparation was. The boy replied that he had a good preparation.
37. Once I asked a little girl what her mother’s name was. The girl replied that she knew her mother’s name but she would not tell me that. I exclaimed that she was a very clever girl.
38. The beggar asked me if I would give him some money. He said that he wanted to buy some medicine for himself. He added that he was unable to move.
39. The teacher asked the student if he had prepared his lesson that day. The student replied respectfully in the negative. The teacher asked why he did not prepare his lesson. The student replied that he had been suffering from headache the previous day and said that he would do his work the next day.
40. Sabu exclaimed with wonder that it was a great show. Father proposed that they should go inside and he could see for himself. Inside the tent, Sabu exclaimed with surprise that a doll was dancing and talking. Father said that a man behind the screen was moving the doll.
41. I replied respectfully that I had prepared my lesson. My teacher thanked me and said that he liked my sincerity.
42. The teacher asked Fahad if he could tell him what he was teaching. Fahad replied that he was sorry and said that he could not follow. The teacher said that he could not because he was not attentive and told him to be attentive.
43. I asked my friend where he was going on the summer vacation. My friend replied that he had not yet decided. He proposed that we should go to his village home together. I said that I would think about it.
44. The teacher asked why I had been absent. He said that the Headmaster was very angry with me and told me to go to him at once. I said that we must promise to almighty god.
45. The teacher asked Rojina if she had done her English lesson that day. Rojina replied respectfully that she had done it but she had not understood some grammatical points. The teacher asked where the problem was.
46. Momtaz asked Karim how he was. He said that he had gone to his house the previous day but had not found him. Karim replied that he had gone to the station and added that he had had to receive his maternal uncle there.
47. The teacher asked the student if he had prepared his lesson that day. The student replied respectfully in the negative. The teacher asked why he had not prepared. The student replied that he had been suffering from headache the previous day.
48. He said that he had come there the previous day from his village. I asked him why he had come. He replied that his mother had sent him to me with that letter. I asked how his mother was and said that I had not seen her for a long time. I added that I hoped she was quite well.
49. Salam asked Kamal what his programme was after the examination. Kamal said that he had not yet decided. Salam said that he liked to go for a picnic. Kamal exclaimed that it was an excellent idea.
50. Takrim asked Sirabon when his JSC Examination commenced. Sirabon replied that it commenced on the 1st November. Takrim said that his JSC Examination was knocking at the door and he did not have a lot of time. Sirabon said that he was right and added that he was learning his lessons with profound attention.
51. Sanjida, the mother, asked Tasib if he would take his meal. Tasib replied that he had taken his meal. The mother asked if he had eaten his fruit and told him to eat some mangoes.
52. The father asked his daughter if she knew why he had sent her to school. The daughter replied in the affirmative and said that she knew. She added that she had been sent to school to learn to read and write.
53. The traveller asked the peasant if he could tell him the way to the nearest inn. The peasant replied in the affirmative and asked if he wanted one in which he could spend the night. The traveller replied that he did not wish to stay there, but he only wanted a meal.
54. Sakil asked his brother where he was going. His brother replied that he wanted to go with him. Sakil told him that he could not go with him and told him to stay at home and study attentively for the ensuing examination.
55. Lubna asked me if I had finished reading the book she had given me the previous day. I replied that I had finished reading the book. I exclaimed that it was a very interesting book and wished that I could have borrowed the book earlier. She asked if I would return it to her that day.
56. My father asked me if I had offered my prayer that day. I replied in the negative and said that I had forgotten. He then told me to go to the prayer hall then and prayed that the Creator might bless me.
57. Saima said that she had got GPA-5. She added that she was reading seriously and requested to pray to Allah for her success. He prayed that Allah might bless her.
58. Samira said that she had lost her tooth. She exclaimed with sorrow how ugly she would look. Mina told her not to worry and advised her to just put her tooth into a rat’s hole and a rat would give her one of its finest teeth.
59. The old father told his sons that a great treasure lay hidden in the land there. He added that he was going to leave it as he should die soon. Being curious, the sons asked how they should find it. The old man replied that they must dig the land for it.
60. The teacher asked the boy why he didn’t attend the class. He told the boy that he couldn’t expect good results unless he attended classes as he told him. The boy apologized respectfully and said that he had offended him. The teacher thanked him.
61. The teacher asked the boy if he thought that honesty is the best policy. The boy replied respectfully in the affirmative and said that he thought so. Then the teacher advised him to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy thanked him respectfully. Finally, the teacher prayed that Allah might grant him a long life.
62. The teacher asked why I had been absent. He said that the Headmaster was very angry with me and told me to go to him at once. I said that we must promise to almighty god.
63. The teacher asked Kamal why he was talking in the class and told him that he should behave himself. Kamal replied respectfully that he was sorry and explained that he was asking his friend to lend him his pen because his pen had run out. The teacher then told him to be attentive and listen to his lecture.
64. The mother asked the girl why she had not gone to school the previous day. The girl replied that she had been ill. The mother asked her again how she was that day. The girl replied that she was well and told her mother not to worry for her.
65. The lion roared and asked how he dared to wake him up. He declared that he would kill him for that. The mouse cried and begged him to let him go. He said that he had not meant to wake him up.
66. He asked the angel what he was writing. The angel looked up and replied in a sweet tone that he was writing the names of those who love the Lord. Then Abu asked if his was one. The angel replied that his name was not included there.
67. The man next to me asked if he could have a look at my passport for a moment. He added that he just wanted to see the cricket results. I said that I had not quite finished with it and asked if he could wait a moment. He said that he could not wait long because he was getting off at the next stop.
68. Barek asked Harun how he was. He said that he had gone to his house the previous day but had not found him and asked where he had gone. Harun replied that he had gone to the station and added that he had had to receive his father. Barek asked if he had come.
69. Overhearing their whispers, the Caliph asked the Dervishes if they were not of that house then. They replied in the negative and said that they had never been in that place before. The Caliph said that perhaps that man there knew the answer and pointed to the porter.
70. Mitti respectfully told her English teacher that she wanted to improve her English and asked how she could do that. The teacher told her not to worry and said that he would help her.
71. Mother asked her son if he would go to college. Her son replied negatively and said that their classes were closed. Then the mother told him to go to the market and bring some vegetables. The son told his mother to let him be ready and give him money.
72. The mistress of the house told the porter, laughing, that he might go. She said that he had gained his freedom. The porter cried, by Allah, that he would not leave that house until he had heard the stories of his companions.
73. Roka said that she had come to Bogra that afternoon. She added that she had sent me a message before starting from home. Then she asked if I had received it in time. I replied that I had not received it.
74. He asked me what the time was by my watch. I replied that it was half past nine. He said that he wanted to go to the class. He asked if I would accompany him. I replied that I was sorry.