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     Thomas and Inger, who live in Sweden, are the happiest couple in the world. Two years ago, they were

sailing on a boat a few kilometres 1_____ the beach. Thomas asked Inger to marry him and he gave her the 

2_____ (nice) gold ring he could afford to buy. While putting the ring on Inger's finger Thomas lost his

balance, slipped over and sent the ring flying into the sea. 3_____ (see) the ring drop into the water, they

were sure it was lost forever.

     That 4_____ (last) until week, when Mr. Carlsson came to visit them. Several days earlier Mr Carlsson,

who is the 5_____ (own) of a fish shop, was getting a fresh load of fish 6_____ (sell) at his shop. When he

was cutting open one of the fish he discovered it contained 7_____ beautiful gold ring. Inside the ring he read

the words 'To Inger, All my love, Thomas' and was curious to know 8_____ it came from. Mr. Carlsson

visited all the jewelers in town until he found the person 9_____ had made the ring. After leaming the address

of the rightful owner, Mr. Carlsson was able to return the ring.

     Meanwhile Thomas had bought Inger a replacement ring. Inger now loves both her wedding rings 10_____

thinks the one the fish ate is the better one.