Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs O'brien's

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　　on their way home. He rang the bell, the door opened, and an elderly woman appeared. "May I help you ? "she asked.

　　"I'd like to return it if it’s yours," Oscar said ,

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　　the umbrella as if presenting a gift that had long been wished for.

　　"Why, yes! it's mine, "replied Mrs. Brien with a

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　　smile and shining eyes. " It was given to me by my father years ago. Thank you so much for returning it. May I offer you a reward for your kindness ? "

　　" No, ma'am , " he said, " my grandmother says a good deed is its own reward."

　　" Well, that 's

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　　what my father used to say. What is your name, young man?"

　　Years later, Oscar was staring at the finely carved handle of the umbrella as he remembered Mrs. O' Brien. It was in perfect condition, considering how

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　　it was. Why had it arrived here today?

　　As if

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　　, a note fell from the paper. It read: Mrs O'brien wanted you to

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　　this umbrella as a present for a kind, unselfish gesture long ago.

　　36. A. strictly

　　B. carefully

　　C. roughly

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