Love or Money Part 3 | Oxford Bookworms ⭐Stage 1| Learn english through stories
Summary
TLDRIn 'Love or Money,' Chapter Seven unfolds with Sergeant Foster and Inspector Walsh investigating Molly Clarkson's murder. They interview family members, revealing secrets and motives. Albert seeks money for his wife's care, Roger hides job loss, and Diane admits taking money from her mother. Inspector Walsh suspects Jackie, who had a motive and opportunity. The truth unravels as he deduces Jackie poisoned Molly to be with Tom Briggs, her lover. The family's greed and secrets are exposed, leaving them wealthy but questioning happiness.
Takeaways
- 🕵️♂️ Sergeant Foster and Inspector Walsh are investigating Molly Clarkson's murder.
- 🏠 Inspector Walsh visits various locations, including Roger's office and Albert's house, to gather information.
- 📞 Inspector Walsh makes phone calls to inquire about Peter Hobbs and Tom Briggs.
- 🐶 The two dogs are significant characters, often accompanying Diane and providing a quiet presence.
- 💊 Molly Clarkson was killed by sleeping tablets placed in her hot milk.
- 🏡 Albert is revealed to be selling his house due to financial needs, which were not disclosed to Inspector Walsh.
- 📺 Diane is accused of taking money from her mother monthly, including for a television and a telephone.
- 🚗 Roger Clarkson is in financial trouble, having lost his job and needing money for his expensive lifestyle.
- 💔 Diane confesses to wanting to kill her mother but denies actually doing it.
- 🌧️ The weather changes to rain, providing a dramatic backdrop to the unfolding revelations.
- 🌹 Jackie is revealed to have had a past relationship with Tom Briggs and is accused of murdering her mother for financial and personal reasons.
Q & A
What was the main reason Inspector Walsh visited the Clarkson's house?
-Inspector Walsh visited the Clarkson's house to investigate the murder of Molly Clarkson, as he believed he had discovered the true story behind her death.
Why was Albert angry when Inspector Walsh mentioned the house?
-Albert was angry because Inspector Walsh revealed that they were selling the house next month due to financial needs, which Albert had not disclosed.
What was Diane's motive for accusing her mother of killing her father?
-Diane accused her mother of killing her father because she believed her mother was responsible for his death, and she wanted his money.
Why did Roger's face turn red when Inspector Walsh mentioned his financial situation?
-Roger's face turned red because he was embarrassed about losing his job and having no money, despite having an expensive lifestyle.
What was the significance of the two dogs in the story?
-The two dogs symbolized the quiet and tense atmosphere in the room, as they came in and sat at Diane's feet, and later returned to sit again after Diane's emotional outburst.
Why did Inspector Walsh suspect Jackie of Molly Clarkson's murder?
-Inspector Walsh suspected Jackie because she wanted Peter Hobbs to come to the house that night, she had a motive due to her relationship with Tom Briggs, and she had the opportunity to put the sleeping tablets in Molly's hot milk.
What was the role of Tom Briggs in the story?
-Tom Briggs was the gardener who had a past relationship with Jackie and wanted the garden for his farm. His presence was used by Jackie to create a diversion and frame Peter Hobbs.
How did Inspector Walsh know about the empty bottle in Diane's bag?
-Inspector Walsh knew about the empty bottle in Diane's bag because during previous conversations, someone mentioned finding the bottle in Diane's room, and Jackie later referred to Diane's bag, which led to the discovery.
What was the turning point in the investigation that led to Jackie's arrest?
-The turning point was when Inspector Walsh connected Jackie's past with Tom Briggs, her motive for wanting Molly dead, and the fact that she had placed the empty bottle in Diane's bag to frame her.
What was the final outcome for the characters who were revealed to have financial motives?
-The final outcome for Albert, Roger, and Diane was that they inherited Molly's wealth after her death, but Inspector Walsh questioned whether they would truly be happy with their newfound wealth.
How did Inspector Walsh conclude that Jackie was the one who killed Molly Clarkson?
-Inspector Walsh concluded that Jackie killed Molly Clarkson by piecing together Jackie's motive, her past relationship with Tom Briggs, and the fact that she had placed the sleeping tablets in Molly's hot milk and then framed Diane by putting the empty bottle in her bag.
Outlines
🔍 Investigation Begins
The narrative opens with Sergeant Foster conducting inquiries at Roger's office and Albert's house. Inspector Walsh is occupied with calls concerning Peter Hobbs and Tom Briggs. The detectives then visit the Clarkson residence, where Inspector Walsh gathers everyone to reveal Molly Clarkson's murder, implying the use of sleeping tablets in her hot milk. He accuses Diane of killing her father for money and suggests that she may have poisoned her mother. The tension builds as Diane confesses to taking money from her mother but denies murder. The inspector's gaze shifts to Albert, hinting at a deeper financial motive.
💸 Financial Struggles and Accusations
Inspector Walsh continues his investigation, focusing on Roger Clarkson's financial difficulties and his need for money, which is further complicated by his expensive lifestyle. Diane's admission of taking money from her mother and her belief in her father's murder by her mother adds to the tension. The inspector then shifts his attention to Peter Hobbs and Tom Briggs, considering their potential involvement but ultimately dismissing them as the culprits. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Jackie is implicated in orchestrating a scene to incriminate Peter Hobbs.
💔 A Tragic Love and the Culprit Revealed
In the final paragraph, Inspector Walsh uncovers Jackie's past relationship with Tom Briggs, the gardener, and her motive for murder. Jackie, driven by her love for Tom and her mother's refusal to accept their relationship, poisoned her mother. The inspector details how Jackie staged the crime to appear as if Diane was responsible. The emotional climax sees Jackie's arrest and the inspector's contemplation on the irony of the family's newfound wealth amidst tragedy. The story concludes with the inspector's reflection on the case and the question of whether money brings happiness.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Sergeant Foster
💡Inspector Walsh
💡Molly Clarkson
💡Sleeping Tablets
💡Money
💡Accident
💡True Story
💡Dogs
💡Peter Hobbs
💡Tom Briggs
💡Jackie
Highlights
Sergeant Foster investigates Roger's office and Albert's house.
Inspector Walsh makes phone calls about Peter Hobbs and Tom Briggs.
Inspector Walsh gathers everyone at the Clarkson's house for questioning.
Inspector Walsh reveals that Molly Clarkson was killed with sleeping tablets in her hot milk.
Albert is revealed to be selling his house for money due to his wife's illness.
Diane accuses her mother of killing her father for his money.
Inspector Walsh accuses Diane of taking money from her mother each month.
Diane admits to wanting to kill her mother but denies doing so.
Roger is revealed to have lost his job and is in need of money.
Inspector Walsh suggests that Peter Hobbs did not put the tablets in the hot milk.
Tom Briggs is suspected but also ruled out by Inspector Walsh.
Inspector Walsh accuses Jackie of wanting Peter Hobbs to be seen in the kitchen that night.
Jackie is revealed to have a past relationship with Tom Briggs.
Inspector Walsh accuses Jackie of killing her mother and framing Diane.
Jackie admits to wanting to be with Tom and being unhappy with her mother's refusal.
Jackie is taken away by the police.
Inspector Walsh reflects on the irony that despite the money, the family may not be happy.
Transcripts
oxford bookworms stage one
love or money
chapter seven
on monday morning
sergeant foster went to roger's office
and asked some questions
and then
he went to albert's house
and asked some more questions
inspector walsh
sat in his office
and telephoned
he made phone calls about peter hobbs
and he made phone calls about tom briggs
and then
he had some coffee and sandwiches
at three o'clock
the two detectives drove to the
clarkson's house
i would like to see everyone
he told roger
everyone came into the sitting room and
sat down
inspector walsh
stood in front of the windows
and looked at them
one by one
i want to talk to you
someone killed
molly clarkson
someone
put sleeping tablets in her hot milk
and killed her
nobody
wanted to tell me the true story
but now
i know the true story
and i'm going to tell you
the two dogs came slowly into the room
and sat down at diane's feet
it was very quiet in the room
the inspector looked at albert
mr king
[Music]
your wife is very ill
and needs a nurse
you told me this
you didn't tell me
about your house
you're selling your house next month
because you need the money
albert was angry
last year
i asked molly's husband for some money
and he said yes
but then
he died
in an accident
accident
diane cried
that was no accident
mother killed daddy
because she wanted his money
let's talk about you now diane
said inspector walsh
you visited your mother every month
and you took money from her
last month
she gave you money for your television
this month
she gave you money
for your telephone
every month you told your mother
it was no accident
you killed daddy
i'm going to tell the police
your mother
was afraid of the police
and so
she gave you the money
but in the end
she wanted to stop you
she told dr pratt
no more money
she told dr pratt on thursday
and on saturday
she died
you took the hot milk to your mother
what did she tell you
diane began to cry
i loved daddy
he always gave money to me
he loved me
it was mother
she didn't love daddy
and she didn't love me
diane stopped
the dogs got up and went to the door
it's true
i took a lot of money from mother
on saturday she told me
no more money
i wanted to kill her
but i didn't
the dogs came back
and sat down again at diane's feet
inspector walsh looked at roger
mr clarkson also
needed money
roger's face went red
don't tell them
please
mr clarkson
lost his job last month
he has no money
but he has an expensive house
and an expensive car
he likes expensive things
his sisters looked at him
but roger put his hand over his eyes
don't talk to me
it doesn't matter now
diane said
mother is dead
and we have a lot of money
you don't need a job
roger's face went red again
be quiet diane
now
inspector walsh began again
peter hobbs
is a very angry young man
mrs clarkson
was not very nice to him
he got the sleeping tablets from the
shop
but did he put the tablets
in the hot milk
i think not
tom briggs
wanted half the garden for his farm
he was in the kitchen that night
did he
put sleeping tablets
in the hot milk
i think not
suddenly it began to rain
for a minute
everyone watched it through the window
jackie took a cigarette from her bag
and began to smoke
but someone
wanted
peter hobbs to come into the kitchen
that night
she wanted everyone to see him
and listen to him
inspector walsh said
she
i don't understand
roger began
and stopped
inspector walsh
moved away from the window
and sat down
i'm going to tell you the true story now
miss clarkson
you
wanted peter hobbs to come to the house
that night
he was very angry with your mother
because of that letter
he said
i want to kill her
and you
wanted everyone to hear that
why
jackie's face went white
it's not true
what about diane
you found the empty bottle in her bag
diane stood up
in my back
jackie
what are you talking about
be quiet please
and sit down
inspector walsh said
he looked at jackie
it's true
we found the bottle in diane's bag
but how do you know that
we didn't tell you
you did
before
you told me before
no
we found the empty bottle
in
diane's room
we told you that
you
talked about diane's bag
we didn't tell you
sergeant foster wrote it all down
inspector walsh looked carefully at
jackie
a long time ago
you knew tom briggs
he was the gardener here
and you loved him
but your mother
didn't like him
jackie put her hands to her head
no
no
we found your picture
an old one in mr briggs house
you were younger then
and your hair was long
last year
tom briggs came back
and you wanted him
he loved you too
but he had no money
he wanted the garden for his farm
he wanted money
he wanted you
but your mother said no
in the end
you wanted to kill your mother
and
you did kill her
your mother
went downstairs
to see the dogs
and you
put the sleeping tablets
in her hot milk
later
you put the empty bottle
in diane's bag
jackie stood up
her eyes were dark and afraid
you don't understand
she cried
mother gave me nothing
all those years
i wanted to be happy
to be with tom
that's all
i love tom
and he loves me
but mother said no
always
no
then she began to cry
nobody looked at her
jackie left the house in a police car
inspector walsh watched
and then walked slowly to his car
he felt tired
and hungry
he stopped
and looked back at the house
well
he said to sergeant foster
in the end
they got the money
albert
roger
diane
they're all
rich now
but are they going to be happy
he got into the car
let's go
he said
i'm hungry
i need a sandwich
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