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After the boys have finished their play,now let’s go deeper in to the text and see clearly what were they talking about just now .
First of all,let’s look at the title of the text.
Blackmail
And here is the explanation.But there is one thing I need to explain to you.
Blackmail is quite similar to extortion—but there are some difference between them.
Extortion:- refers to unlawfully obtaining (or attempting to obtain) money, property or services from a person, entity, or institution, through coercion.
But inorder ot make you guys better understand the differences.I found two simple examples
Can you understand now?
In short,Blackmail is a threat to reveal information unless paid. Extortion is a threat of violence unless paid.
And next,let’s get to know a little bit about the identities of the three main characters before we
1)A suite in a hotel is usually expensive .The suite the Croydons are staying in is St. Gregory hotel’s largest and most elaborate, called the Presidential Suite, which has housed, according to the book, a succession of distinguished guests, including visiting presidents and royalty.
Why did Ogilvie actually took twice that time when he arrived at the suite? He was slow in coming because he wanted to create the impression that he was a busy and important man and to keep the Croydons on tenterhooks.
on tenterhooks 烦躁不安，焦虑不安
Both the Duke and Duchess were extremely nervous
They sent her out to get her out of the way; the “errand” being just
an excuse, a trip which was not necessary . Obviously the talk
between Ogilvie and the Croydons had to be kept a secret.
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the moon-faced male secretary : The use of male before
secretary is to avoid possibility of the reader’s assuming
otherwise , for commonly in the U.S. secretaryship is the
female profession.
Moon-faced means having a round face.
The young man’s appearance is in keeping with his timid character( fear of pet animals).
.cruelly instructed...
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