Fill in the missing articles (a, the, -), where it is necessary. Make it the next way: 1. a, 2. the, 3. -, 4. the і т.д.

(1)A little girl was sitting on (2) front porch when (3) a stranger came up to the gate. He tried to open it but (4) the gate wouldn’t open. “Is your mother at home, little one?” asked (5) the stranger. “Yes, sir, she’s always at home,” said (6) the child. (7)the stranger jumped over (8) the gate and rang (9) the doorbell. There was no answer. He rang it several times more, and waited. (10)the door remained closed. Somewhat angry, he turned to (11) the child and said: “Didn’t you say your mother was at home?” “Yes, and I’m sure she is,” replied (12) the girl. “Then why doesn’t she answer my ring, I wonder!?” “I think she will, sir, when you reach our house,” replied (13) the girl. We live (14) four doors down (15) the street”.