华尔街高级英语学习教程第9课：私下相会Act4 (MP3和文本下载)

HENSON: I've spoken to the Chief, Bedges. I've tried to put in a good word for you.

BEDGES: Thank you, Mr Henson.

HENSON: And he's agreed to give you a second chance.

BEDGES: He's such a kind-hearted man.

HENSON: So, you're to go to the Terminal Hotel and arrest Hugo Peters. We've wasted enough time following him around. The Chief says it's time for action.

BEDGES: Uh, what am I supposed to say to him when I arrest him? I mean, what’s he going to be charged with?

HENSON: It'll take you about 20 minutes to get there. That should give you plenty of time to think of a charge.

BEDGES: Excuse me!

RECEPTIONIST: At your service!

BEDGES: I'm looking for Mr Gusper, room number 804. Is he in at the moment?

RECEPTIONIST: Wait a moment, please. I'll call his room and check.

BEDGES: No, no. There's no need to do that. I want to surprise him, you see.

RECEPTIONIST: Ah, you want to break into his room, and steal all his money, and kill him!

BEDGES: Would you see if his key's there, please?

RECEPTIONIST: One moment, please... Yes, it is.

BEDGES: Can you give it to me then, please? I'll go up to his room and wait for him.

RECEPTIONIST: We do not give guest's keys to anyone, except -

BEDGES: I'm a police officer. This is my card.

RECEPTIONIST: Oh, I see. Are you going to arrest him, then? This is very exciting!

BEDGES: Sssh! Give me the key, please. Thank you very much.

BEDGES: That's funny! This room looks a bit empty. Ahha, someone's brought him a box of chocolates... and very good ones too. I wonder what they taste like? I really oughtn't to touch them, but... what have I got to lose? Mmmh! Really –