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儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 10 Mixed Messages

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That afternoon, the children attended the Music Appreciation1 workshop in the auditorium2. As they slid into their seats, Victor tapped his baton3 for attention. The audience fell silent. “In order to appreciate music,” he began, “one should know something about the orchestra playing it.”

First he introduced the different sections. There were the strings4 — violins and cellos5 — and the woodwinds — flutes6, clarinets, and oboes. There was also the brass7, which included French horns and trumpets8, and Benny’s favorite, the percussion9, with instruments such as drums and the triangle. Each section played a musical passage. Then, Victor talked about the different kinds of music.

The Aldens became so interested they forgot about the missing score until they returned home. After a supper of hot dogs and beans, they settled by the fire.

Curled up in a big chair, Soo Lee said, “What does it mean to be in hot water?” She was remembering their earlier conversation.

Benny, who was sprawled10 on the floor, put his chin in his hands. “Well, Soo Lee, it’s like this,” he said. After a pause, he turned to his brother. “You explain it, Henry.”

Henry laughed. “Being in hot water is the same as being in trouble.”

Jessie added, “We saw Melody exchange envelopes with that strange man. If she took the music and was selling it or something, she would be angry that we knew.”

Soo Lee nodded. “And we’d be in hot water!”

“You got it,” Benny said.

They grew silent. The fire crackled. Shadows danced across the walls and ceiling. After awhile, Henry suggested they go over the clues.

They recounted all they knew. Nothing fit together. Victor had taken the score back to the hotel. Yet, it seemed unlikely that he now knew where it was. Melody had met the mysterious man and given him something. Still, they couldn’t imagine why she would have taken the music.

“So let’s say neither Melody nor Victor is the thief,” Jessie summed up. “Then who is?”

Benny sighed heavily. “This is a hard one,” he said. “We’ll never solve it.”

“We’re good detectives, Benny,” Henry reminded him. “We’ll solve it.”

Benny yawned. “Not tonight we won’t.” He yawned again, put his head on his arms, and fell asleep.

Henry carried him upstairs to his room. The others followed. They were all too tired, they decided11, to think another thought.

In the morning, once again, they took the bus to the hotel.

Benny was impatient to get there. “I’m hungry,” he said.

“There will be rolls and juice in the lobby,” Violet reminded him.

But Benny didn’t need reminding. “That’s what made me hungry,” he said. “I was thinking about it.”

“Me, too,” Soo Lee agreed.

They entered the hotel just as Janet Muller was leaving.

“Ms. Muller!” Jessie was unable to hide her surprise. “What are you doing here so early?”

Janet Muller’s face turned red. “Oh — I — uh …” she stammered12.

“Bet you came for the sweet rolls,” Benny said.

She cleared her throat nervously13. “Autographs,” she explained. “I came for autographs.”

Henry glanced around the empty lobby. “Were you able to get any?” he asked.

Janet shook her head. “I think I’ll go over to the Civic14 Center. Maybe someone will show up there.”

“See you later,” Benny said, and skipped over to the breakfast buffet15.

Soo Lee followed at his heels.

Janet Muller didn’t move. She stood there as though she were about to say something.

Finally, Henry asked, “Is there something we can do for you?”

“Oh, no, thank you,” Janet said. “I was just — uh — wondering.” She cleared her throat again. “About the score — have they found out anything?”

The Aldens all shook their heads.

Janet asked several more questions. No one had the answers. When Melody stepped off the elevator, Janet mumbled16 something and sailed out the door.

“That was strange,” Henry commented.

“She seemed awfully17 nervous,” Violet added.

“You don’t suppose … ?” Violet asked.

Jessie finished her sister’s incomplete question. “That Janet Muller is the thief? I don’t know.”

They joined Melody, Soo Lee, and Benny at the table. The Aldens ate heartily18.

Melody didn’t take a single bite. She was too nervous about her solo, she explained. “And I wanted to talk to Victor, but I can’t find him,” she added.

“Maybe he’s at the Center,” Henry suggested.

“He told me he was going to have breakfast in his room.”

“Maybe he forgot,” Soo Lee suggested.

Melody laughed. “You’re probably right, Soo Lee.”

“Do you want to wait for him?” Jessie asked.

“No,” Melody replied. “Let’s go. I have to practice.”

Victor was pacing up and down in front of the Civic Center. “There you are, Melody!” he said as they approached.

“Victor! What are you doing here?” Melody asked.

Victor looked confused. “You asked me to meet you here.”

“Yes, this afternoon.”

“He really is forgetful,” Benny whispered to Henry. “It’s not an act, that’s for sure.”

“No, no!” Victor fished in his coat pocket. “You sent me this message.” He pulled out a notepaper and handed it to Melody. “Someone from the hotel slipped it under my door.”

“Victor, meet me at the Civic Center, 8:00 A.M. Urgent!” Melody read aloud. “It’s dated today. And that looks like my signature, all right. But I did not write this note!”


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1 appreciation Pv9zs     
n.评价;欣赏;感谢;领会,理解;价格上涨
参考例句:
  • I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
  • I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。
2 auditorium HO6yK     
n.观众席,听众席;会堂,礼堂
参考例句:
  • The teacher gathered all the pupils in the auditorium.老师把全体同学集合在礼堂内。
  • The stage is thrust forward into the auditorium.舞台向前突出,伸入观众席。
3 baton 5Quyw     
n.乐队用指挥杖
参考例句:
  • With the baton the conductor was beating time.乐队指挥用指挥棒打拍子。
  • The conductor waved his baton,and the band started up.指挥挥动指挥棒,乐队开始演奏起来。
4 strings nh0zBe     
n.弦
参考例句:
  • He sat on the bed,idly plucking the strings of his guitar.他坐在床上,随意地拨着吉他的弦。
  • She swept her fingers over the strings of the harp.她用手指划过竖琴的琴弦。
5 cellos 3f5e450c3fa2693c7324791fdc418c33     
n.大提琴( cello的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • We are manufacturer of high-and medium-end violins, violas, cellos and basses. 我厂是深圳专业生产制作高档、中档小提琴、中提琴、大提琴、低音提琴的企业。 来自互联网
  • Our company specializes in producing violins, cellos, bases and instrument cases. 本公司是一家专业生产小提琴、大提琴、贝司和乐器箱包的企业。 来自互联网
6 flutes f9e91373eab8b6c582a53b97b75644dd     
长笛( flute的名词复数 ); 细长香槟杯(形似长笛)
参考例句:
  • The melody is then taken up by the flutes. 接着由长笛奏主旋律。
  • These flutes have 6open holes and a lovely bright sound. 笛子有6个吹气孔,奏出的声音响亮清脆。
7 brass DWbzI     
n.黄铜;黄铜器,铜管乐器
参考例句:
  • Many of the workers play in the factory's brass band.许多工人都在工厂铜管乐队中演奏。
  • Brass is formed by the fusion of copper and zinc.黄铜是通过铜和锌的熔合而成的。
8 trumpets 1d27569a4f995c4961694565bd144f85     
喇叭( trumpet的名词复数 ); 小号; 喇叭形物; (尤指)绽开的水仙花
参考例句:
  • A wreath was laid on the monument to a fanfare of trumpets. 在响亮的号角声中花圈被献在纪念碑前。
  • A fanfare of trumpets heralded the arrival of the King. 嘹亮的小号声宣告了国王驾到。
9 percussion K3yza     
n.打击乐器;冲突,撞击;震动,音响
参考例句:
  • In an orchestra,people who play percussion instruments sit at the back.在管弦乐队中,演奏打击乐器的人会坐在后面。
  • Percussion of the abdomen is often omitted.腹部叩诊常被省略。
10 sprawled 6cc8223777584147c0ae6b08b9304472     
v.伸开四肢坐[躺]( sprawl的过去式和过去分词);蔓延;杂乱无序地拓展;四肢伸展坐着(或躺着)
参考例句:
  • He was sprawled full-length across the bed. 他手脚摊开横躺在床上。
  • He was lying sprawled in an armchair, watching TV. 他四肢伸开正懒散地靠在扶手椅上看电视。
11 decided lvqzZd     
adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的
参考例句:
  • This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
  • There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
12 stammered 76088bc9384c91d5745fd550a9d81721     
v.结巴地说出( stammer的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • He stammered most when he was nervous. 他一紧张往往口吃。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • Barsad leaned back in his chair, and stammered, \"What do you mean?\" 巴萨往椅背上一靠,结结巴巴地说,“你是什么意思?” 来自英汉文学 - 双城记
13 nervously tn6zFp     
adv.神情激动地,不安地
参考例句:
  • He bit his lip nervously,trying not to cry.他紧张地咬着唇,努力忍着不哭出来。
  • He paced nervously up and down on the platform.他在站台上情绪不安地走来走去。
14 civic Fqczn     
adj.城市的,都市的,市民的,公民的
参考例句:
  • I feel it is my civic duty to vote.我认为投票选举是我作为公民的义务。
  • The civic leaders helped to forward the project.市政府领导者协助促进工程的进展。
15 buffet 8sXzg     
n.自助餐;饮食柜台;餐台
参考例句:
  • Are you having a sit-down meal or a buffet at the wedding?你想在婚礼中摆桌宴还是搞自助餐?
  • Could you tell me what specialties you have for the buffet?你能告诉我你们的自助餐有什么特色菜吗?
16 mumbled 3855fd60b1f055fa928ebec8bcf3f539     
含糊地说某事,叽咕,咕哝( mumble的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • He mumbled something to me which I did not quite catch. 他对我叽咕了几句话,可我没太听清楚。
  • George mumbled incoherently to himself. 乔治语无伦次地喃喃自语。
17 awfully MPkym     
adv.可怕地,非常地,极端地
参考例句:
  • Agriculture was awfully neglected in the past.过去农业遭到严重忽视。
  • I've been feeling awfully bad about it.对这我一直感到很难受。
18 heartily Ld3xp     
adv.衷心地,诚恳地,十分,很
参考例句:
  • He ate heartily and went out to look for his horse.他痛快地吃了一顿,就出去找他的马。
  • The host seized my hand and shook it heartily.主人抓住我的手,热情地和我握手。
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