"I suddenly understood," Valeria said, "why Mario wanted to buy the farm. He and Pagani were busy (1)
working
(work) together during this period, I'm sure. They must have burned the farm down, Roberto. They could have killed you!"
"I can't believe it," Roberto said. "My own uncle wouldn't do that. It's (2)
impossible
(possible).""But it must be true, Roberto," Valeria said. "It's the only explanation.
"In the evening, Inspector Pavone telephoned and asked to speak to Roberto. "So far your uncle (3)
has told
( tell ) us everything. He burned your farm down (4)
to make
(make) you sell it. Pagani knew that land prices would go up when a big company moved to the town. Then he and your uncle made a project to build shops and houses on your land so that they could sell (5)
them
for a profit. They would have become terribly wealthy!"
Roberto could not speak. His own uncle had lied to him and almost killed him. "Your uncle and Pagani are both criminals," the inspector said. "Your uncle is (6)
a
foolish and greedy man. He got himself into some dangerous business. They must pay for their (7)
actions
(act)."Roberto held the telephone (8)
quietly
(quiet) with eyes full of tears.
The inspector was right. Mario and Pagani must be put in prison soon. Roberto did not feel happy, sad (9)
or
angry about them. He was too disappointed to feel anything.
Some (10)
months
(month) passed. Roberto began to think about the future.
