But Jim did not have to wait (5).................... he arrived in romantic Paris before he fell in love. When he boarded the plane he found himself sitting (6).................... to Miss Veronica Bell. He didn’t hesitate. He didn’t stop to think. It was love (7).................... first sight.
But Mr White was a shy man. He couldn’t bring himself to ask (8).................... question. So he gave the stewardess, Miss Sophie Lee, a note. He asked her to give it to the pilot, (9).................... she did. Some time later, (10).................... the middle of the Atlantic, the pilot, Captain Otis Shredd, sent this announcement (11).................... the intercom:
“Will the lady who is sitting (12).................... seat number C-27 be so kind (13).................... to accept a proposal (14).................... marriage (15).................... the gentleman sitting (16).................... the seat (17).................... her right?”
Miss Bell accepted Mr White’s proposal. Then the passengers drank several bottles of champagne, bought (18).................... the crew (19).................... celebrate.
(20).................... their honeymoon in Paris, the happy couple will return to Victoria, British Columbia, and live happily ever after.
Answer guide
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