初中英語牛津八年級上03(1)

Thursday,28th June Today my father and I were waiting for the ferry. People usually wait quietly,but this afternoon we heard a big argument. Two women tourists were shouting at a big man. He was shouting back at them. He held out a bag, and showed everyone that it was empty. The crowd stared at the three people. No one knew what was happening. My father moved through the crowd and said quietly to one of the women, 'What's going on?' 'They stole my friend's purse five minutes ago,' said the woman. 'We were down in the bookshop,buying postcards. Three young men started talking to us. At first they were very friendly. Then suddenly my friend noticed that her purse was not in her handbag. Two of the men ran away.We followed this man here.' Then the bell rang, the gates opened, and everyone started going down onto the ferry. The man hurried aboard,and the two tourists went after him. 'Wait,'said my father.