Barbara:
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Plumber:
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Harry:
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Yes. But the good thing about worrying is how good you feel when everything goes smoothly after all. That must be the plumber. Yes? Is everything all right?
Well, most of the pipes are sound. But it's lucky you didn't put the water on.
Oh. I meant to, but I forgot.
Well, it's fortunate you did forget!!
How do you mean?
The water-tank's like a piece of Swiss cheese, full of holes. As if the mice had got at it.

GLOSSARY
plumber: workman who fits and repairs pipes
sound: in good condition
tank: container for liquid
mice: rodents (singular: mouse)
to get at: to reach

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What has the plumber been doing?

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What did Harry forget to do?

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Are the pipes leaking?

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What is wrong with the water-tank?

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