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June came and the hottest month of the year
began. A lot of travelers came to the city by the sea. All of the hotels were
full except Mr. Johnson's. The prices of all the rooms were the lowest in the
city but few people stayed there. The fire broke out three times in a year and
four travelers died in the accidents. Most workers left there and found jobs in
other hotels. Mr. Johnson had to do most work himself.
It
was eleven o'clock. Most rooms were still empty. Mr. Johnson worked for the
whole day and was very tired. He went to close the gate when a young man came
in, with a big bag in his hand.
"What
can I do for you, sir?" asked Mr. Johnson.
"The cheapest room in your
hotel."
"OK,"
said Mr. Johnson, "but it's on the top floor."
"It doesn't matter. I think you have a
lift in your hotel."
"Of
course, sir," said the manager. "It'll take you right there. By the
way, may I keep your bag for you?"
"No,
thanks. There's nothing expensive in it but a long rope."
Oh? What do you bring it with you
for?"
"I'm
afraid another fire will happen in your hotel. If it does, I'll throw the rope
out of the window so that I'll be able to escape from (逃脱) it."
"Yes?"
Mr. Johnson said in surprise. "So you have to pay for the bill before you
go to your room."
