1.     Why did this love story arise much gossip?

2.     How did the author happen to be their neighbour?

3.     They seemed to be a lovely pair, didn’t they?

4.     Who noticed that something was wrong in their relation – ships?

5.     What made Mary very upset?

6.     Did Mary believe that nothing would destroy their happiness?

7.     Did she marry him or did she change her mind?

8.     John’s attitude to Mary got worse, didn’t it?

9.     What kind of activity did he get involved?

10. When did Mary realize that their marriage was doomed to failure?