The Prisoner of Zenda(Chapter 1)with minor changes

Chapter 1

Rose,Rudolf ' s sister-in-law,is a charming woman.She seldoms angry,but that morning,during breakfast,she was very angry.

Rose:Rudolf,you are lazy.You're twenty-nine years old and so far you're done nothing.You're only wasting your life.Why don't you work?

Santinez is an orphan.Rudolf's mother adopted him when he was young.He stayed with Rudolf and his family.

Santinez:My dear Rose,why should Rudolf work?He has plenty of money.His brother,is an important man and he has a good social position.

Rose:Santinez,you are wrong!Listen,Rudolf!You must do something.You simply must.

Rudolf drank his coffee and began thinking."No,she is wrong.I have not wasted my time.I have finished a German University.I am good in French and German.Besides,I am a very good swordsman and horseman."but he didn't tell her so.While Rudolf was thinking,his brother,Robert,entered the dining room.

Robert:Good morning,Rose,why do you look so angry?What is the matter?

Rose:I was telling Rudolf that he must do something.

Robert:You're right,my dear.I think the same.I've thought so for a long time.I've found an interesting job for him.

Rudolf & Santinez:Oh!What is it?

Robert:My old friend,Sir Yacob Borrodaile will be an ambassader in six months' time.He will take as a attache.

Rudolf:Where is he going?

Robert:To Ruritania.

That sounded interesting.Ruritania was only the only country in central Europe that Rudolf had never visited.Rose looked at Rudolf and saw the interest on his face.

Rudolf:I will think about it.

After that,Robert and Rose were gone.Rudolf seems to have some ideas,he said.

Rudolf:Santinez,I have decided to go to Ruritania and...

Santinez:Why?Did you succumb to Rose?

Rudolf:No Santinez,listen,listen to me,actually,I want to go to for a holiday after attending the coordination,but not for a job!

Santinez:Wow,it must be great!May I follow you?

Rudolf:Of cause!But you must keep this secret!

Santinez:No problem,brother.

Santinez promised him without any hestination,but they didn't realise that Annalyss was hiding behind the door since just now.Annalyss,Rose's sister,fell in love with Rudolf for a long time.

Annalyss:I want to follow too.

Rudolf:Why are you here?

Annalyss:Don't ask me any question!Let's me follow you!

Rudolf:No!No!No!

Rudolf rejects Annalyss immediately,but seems no any sadness,she just stomps out.