The Case of the Missing Ring

Episode 6 : Questioning Paul

Recap
In Episode 5, Detective Bossley interviewed the housekeeper, Maria. Maria can’t wait for Emma and
Paul to get married. Why? She has a crush on Martin, the gardener. What does the gardener have to do
with Emma? Well, it seems Martin has a crush on Emma. This little love
triangle intrigues the detective, but does it bring him closer to finding the
thief? Perhaps the detective will have better luck questioning the groom-
to-be. Does Paul have any reason to postpone the wedding?

Detective’s Tip
Reread the dialogue from Episode 5 before moving on to this lesson.

Don’t beat around the bush!

The term “beat around the bush” means to withhold information on purpose. Even though
Detective Bossley asks specific questions, his suspects sometimes beat around the bush. They don’t
answer directly. It isn’t a good idea to hold back information during an investigation, is it? Detectives
are trained to know when suspects are avoiding a question. Notice how Paul beats around the bush
when the detective questions him about his bride-to-be.

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Fact File
Fill in the missing information.

Suspect #6: PAUL

Relationship to Widow: ____________________

Suspected Motive: Pride

Location of questioning: ____________________

Alibi: ____________________________________

Pre-Reading Vocabulary
Word Definition Notes / Translation

some + noun used to show that you are impressed with a Example: That was some
condition or quality (some is exaggerated in speech!
speech)

check something out look at something interesting

come to think of now that I have had time to think about it...
it...

looking forward to thinking excitedly about something that will

happen in the future

honeymoon a romantic holiday that newly married couples take

to go abroad to travel to other countries

one’s place a person’s responsibility or concern

not one’s cup of tea not something you really enjoy

elope run away to get secretly married without any guests

it all comes down to the main issue is

(+ noun)

to go on to continue

don’t look at me don’t accuse me; don’t think I’m the one who did
this

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Dialogue Fill in the blanks with the words from the vocabulary list.

DETECTIVE: ! This is some room! Look at all of the posters and flags. Is that a globe made into a
lamp?
PAUL: ! Yeah. I made that for Emma for her 18th birthday.
_________this out. Emma is the only one in the
house with her own private entrance.
DETECTIVE: ! Interesting. Were you in here the night the ring
disappeared?

PAUL: ! No, I was in the kitchen helping Cynthia decide on a

wedding cake. Come to _________ of it, I was just
watching. Who knows where Emma was.

DETECTIVE: ! Can you describe your relationship with Emma?

PAUL: ! I've wanted to marry her from the moment I set eyes on her.
DETECTIVE: ! Is she looking ___________ to getting married?
PAUL: ! She can't wait for the honeymoon. We're going to see the pyramids. She's been
waiting her whole life to go_____________.
DETECTIVE: ! And what stopped her before now? 
PAUL: ! I don't think Cynthia approves of women going off on their own. Emma refuses to
disappoint her grandmother.
DETECTIVE: ! But what about Lila and Ralph? Isn't it their __________ to make decisions about
Emma?

PAUL: ! They'd lose their house if they tried to overrule Cynthia. As I said, Emma and Cynthia
are very close.
DETECTIVE: ! Is that why she's letting her grandmother make all of the wedding arrangements?
PAUL: ! Parties aren't really Emma's cup of ___________. Between you and me, she'd rather
get married on a quiet beach.
DETECTIVE: ! Why don't you kids just elope?
PAUL: ! It all ______________ down to money. I'm just a travel agent. Without Cynthia, we
couldn't even afford our own honeymoon. If only I could have picked out the ring
myself...
DETECTIVE: ! Uh-oh. That almost sounds like a confession.

PAUL: ! Don't ____________ at me! You and I both know Cynthia won't let this wedding go
on without that precious ruby.

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Vocabulary Review
A) Read the definitions and match it to the correct word or sentence beside it.

1. wed secretly! ! ! a. go abroad

2. to continue! ! ! b. check out!
3. travel internationally! ! c. honeymoon
4. a trip after a wedding! ! d. elope
5. look at! ! ! ! e. go on

B) Look how each word or phrase is used in a sentence. Rewrite the sentence in your own words.

1. Come to think of it, I was just watching.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Isn’t it their place to make decisions about Emma?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Parties aren’t really Emma’s cup of tea.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. This is some room!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. You and I both know Cynthia won’t let this wedding go on without the precious ruby.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

C) Complete the sentences using the words from the list.

! some ! ! look!! elope!

! place!! down

1. That is __________________________ ring you’re wearing!

2. It’s not your __________________________ to ask why their marriage didn’t work out.
3. It all comes __________________________ to whether or not we can afford a honeymoon.
4. If you __________________________ , you won’t have to worry about feeding wedding guests.
5. I __________________________ forward to seeing your wedding photos.

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Comprehension Questions Practice Beating Around the Bush

Work with a partner. Pretend to be Detective
!1.! What is the first thing the detective notices about Bossley. Take turns avoiding his questions.
Emma’s room? What does Paul point out?
1. Detective: You were supposed to be home from
!2.! Which of the following best describes Paul’s
school at 5:00. Why didn’t you come home?
feelings toward his fiancée? interested/
2. Detective: Who do you think stole the ring?
confused/obsessed/ bored
3. Detective: Where were you the night the ring
!3.! What are the couple’s plans for after the wedding?
disappeared?
4. What does Paul say about Emma and Cynthia.
4. Detective: Why haven’t you been returning my
!5.! According to Paul, where would Emma prefer to
phone calls?
get married?
6. True or False? Paul works as a travel agent.
7. What does Paul mean when he says, “If only I
could have picked out the ring myself....”?

Making Predictions
Discuss these questions with the class or a
partner (or write your response in a journal
entry for homework.)

1. Do you think Paul stole the ring? Why or why not? №7

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2.! Do you think Paul understands his fiancée well?
Explain your reason.
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Hummingbird Manor? Describe or draw how it
might look.
5. What questions do you think the detective will ask
chef James?

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Teacher’s Answer Key

Fact File
Relationship: Granddaughterʼs fiancé
Location of questioning: Emmaʼs bedroom
Alibi: Choosing a wedding cake with Cynthia

Dialogue: Fill in the Blanks Answers

Detective: This is some room! Look at all of the posters and flags. Is that a globe made into a lamp?
Paul: Yeah. I made that for Emma for her 18th birthday. Check this out. Emma is the only one in the house with her own private
entrance.
Detective: Interesting. Were you in here the night the ring disappeared?
Paul: No, I was in the kitchen helping Cynthia decide on a wedding cake. Come to think of it, I was just watching. Who knows
where Emma was.
Detective: Can you describe your relationship with Emma?
Paul: I've wanted to marry her from the moment I set eyes on her.
Detective: Is she looking forward to getting married?
Paul: She can't wait for the honeymoon. We're going to see the pyramids. She's been waiting her whole life to go abroad.
Detective:  And what stopped her before now? 
Paul: I don't think Cynthia approves of women going off on their own. Emma refuses to disappoint her grandmother.
Detective: But what about Lila and Ralph. Isn't it their place to make decisions about Emma?
Paul:  They'd lose their house if they tried to overrule Cynthia. As I said, Emma and Cynthia are very close.
Detective: Is that why she's letting her grandmother make all of the wedding arrangements?
Paul:  Parties aren't really Emma's cup of tea. Between you and me, she'd rather get married on a quiet beach.
Detective: Why don't you kids just elope?
Paul: It all comes down to money. I'm just a travel agent. Without Cynthia, we couldn't even afford our own honeymoon. If only I
could have picked out the ring myself.
Detective: Uh-oh. That almost sounds like a confession.
Paul: Don't look at me! You and I both know Cynthia won't let this wedding go on without that precious ruby.

Vocabulary Review
A) 1.d# 2. e # 3. a # 4. c # 5. b #
C) 1. some# 2. place# 3. down# 4. elope# 5. look#

Comprehension Answers
1. The first thing the detective notices in Emmaʼs room is a lightbulb made out of a globe. Paul points out her private entrance.
2. obsessed
3. The couple plans on going on a honeymoon to see the pyramids.
4. Paul says that Emma and Cynthia have a close relationship and that Emma doesnʼt like to disappoint her grandmother.
5. According to Paul, Emma would rather get married on a quiet beach.
6. True
7. Paul means he wishes he could have chosen the ring for his bride. Instead Cynthia chose the ring.

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