The Open Window by Hector Hugh Munro "Saki"

Mr Nuttel…

• was an ordinary  young man

• often visited his doctor

• found city life  too strenuous

Framton…

• thought country life would be a great idea

• didn’t have much faith in his doctor

• took the doctor’s advice

Four years earlier…

• Framton’s mother had bought a house in the country

• Framton’s sister had had fun with friends in a village

• Framton had felt buried in the country

Framton would probably like the inn because …

• the guests were pleasant

• the rooms were huge and had wonderful views

• the food was of the highest quality

The purpose of the letters was …

• to meet local people and socialise

• to invite hosts to visit him

• to find a good wife

The first few days Framton…

• was busy with all the arrangements

• listened patiently to the innkeeper’s wife

• read some books

While Framton was exploring the village …

• he walked past an old castle

• he admired large houses with neat gardens

• villagers thought he was a rude Londoner

When Framton opened the gate he saw…

• beautiful roses

• Vera

• a French window

Framton was…

• a snob

• witty and talkative

• confident

When Framton met Vera…

• she was by herself in the living-room

• he gave her the letter of introduction

• he felt attracted to her