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Edison had quick mind about inventions, but not always about other things.
One day he received a notice. It said he must pay some money to the government by the next day. If he was late, ____. Edison went to the city office. Many people were waiting there in line to pay. ____, his mind was busy with ideas about a new invention. ____, the man behind it said to Edison “Young man, what's your name?”
Edison looked at the man in surprise. “ I don't know,” he said.
“Then I can't help you,” the man said, and told him to leave.
Other people paid the money, but Edison stood there, and tried to remember his name. The day ended, ____.
In the street, ____. He had to ask the friend what his name was.
A. he met a friend B. When he arrived at the little window C. he would have to pay still more money D. and he knew he would have to pay more money E. While he waited |
