The Cut-glass Bowl and Other Stories

The Cut-glass Bowl and Other Stories
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?
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

關鍵字詞: F. Scott Fitzgerald | America | Short stories | Romance

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