TEXT 1. anne's house
Part 1
A month before their wedding, Anne and Gilbert talk about their new home and their new life together.
"There’s a house for rent in Four Winds, Anne."
"Oh, where? It’s not in the village, I hope."
"No. There aren’t any houses for rent there. This is a little white house by the beach, near Four Winds Point. It’s about a mile from the village, but the position is beautiful. You can see the big blue Four Winds harbour and watch
the sunset from the windows."
"But the house, Gilbert - our first home. What’s it like?!"
Part 2
"It’s not very big but it’s really cosy. It’s about sixty years old. There’s a small kitchen and a lovely living room with a fireplace downstairs. And upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. You can see the harbour from the dining room, and there’s a small room for my study. And the Four Winds lighthouse is beautiful. You can see the light from the living room windows at night.’
"And who’s the owner of the house?"
"A very old lady called Miss Elizabeth Russell. She doesn’t live there now - but there are some of her tables, chairs and other things in the house. They’re a bit old- fashioned but they’re very pretty. You have to see them, Anne."
"Yes, of course. But Gilbert, furniture isn’t important! There’s one very important thing I need ... !"
Part 3
"Are there any trees around the house Gilbert?"
"Yes! There are some beautiful trees behind the house and in the garden. The garden is very pretty. It’s in front of the house and there’s a little garden gate there between two tall trees."
"Oh, perfect! I can’t live in a place where there aren’t any trees. I’d love a little stream, too. But that’s impossible!"
"But there is a stream in the garden! It goes from the garden to the sea!"
"Then this house is my house of dreams ..."Anne and Gilbert talk about their new house.