1. "Don't worry! She'll book your flight and get you a ticket before you even (say) Jack Robinson." Catherine (began) to laugh. "I have not (heard) you use that expression for years, not
since I (was) a kid. You (told) me once where it (comes) from, but now
can't (remember). It (is) such an odd expression!" "Yes, it is. I
(think) it (originated) in England and the Pommies (brought) it to
Australia. Australians (started) to use it, and I guess it (has become) part
of our idiomatic speech. Sort of slang, really." 2. Maggie put the
receiver in its cradle and (turning) around, (stood) leaning against the
desk, staring at Samantha. "Youare not ( going) to believe it, but that
snake in the grass have just (had) the temerity to call me honey." 3. I
looked at my mother and, and (saw) the tears rising in her eyes. She
(pushed) them back, and (took) a deep breath. "Mai, are you really all
right? I (feel) that you (have been pushing) me away recently. You have not (said) a word
since 1 (was) here. Do you (feel) a bit better, darling? Tell me the truth."
"Yes, I (am doing) fine," I (lied). A few days after that visit of my
mother's, I (fell) into a deep depression. I (felt) listless, without
energy. I (was) helpless, almost an invalid.