Five short stories about life in America in the 1920s and 1940s.
The Cut-glass Bowl -- A wedding present brings sorrow and bad luck.
Bernice Bobs Her Hair -- Marjorie tells Bernice that if she cuts off her long hair, she will be admired by all the young men.
Gretchen's Forty Winks -- Roger Halsey tricks his wife and finishes an important job.
Magnetism -- A rich and handsome film star has power over people. But can he control this power or will it destroy him?
Three Hours Between Planes -- Donald visits an old friend. But will Nancy remember him?
The Cut-glass Bowl -- A wedding present brings sorrow and bad luck.
Bernice Bobs Her Hair -- Marjorie tells Bernice that if she cuts off her long hair, she will be admired by all the young men.
Gretchen's Forty Winks -- Roger Halsey tricks his wife and finishes an important job.
Magnetism -- A rich and handsome film star has power over people. But can he control this power or will it destroy him?
Three Hours Between Planes -- Donald visits an old friend. But will Nancy remember him?
A Note About the Author 4
A Note About the Jass Age 5
The Cut-glass Bowl 6
Bernice Bob Her Hair 17
Gretchen’ Forty Winks 31
Magnetism 43
Three Hours Between Planes 58
Points for Understanding 67
Glossary 73
1 American words and expressions 73
2 Colloquialism and idioms 73
3 Terms to do with feelings and relationshops 74
4 Terms to do with film ( movies)75
5 General 76
List of titles at Upper Level 79
A Note About the Jass Age 5
The Cut-glass Bowl 6
Bernice Bob Her Hair 17
Gretchen’ Forty Winks 31
Magnetism 43
Three Hours Between Planes 58
Points for Understanding 67
Glossary 73
1 American words and expressions 73
2 Colloquialism and idioms 73
3 Terms to do with feelings and relationshops 74
4 Terms to do with film ( movies)75
5 General 76
List of titles at Upper Level 79
關鍵字詞: F. Scott Fitzgerald | America | Short stories | Romance