Chapter 22

 


The Farm at Lane's End is the story of English country life.  Farmer Ken, his wife Jean, and their son Dave.   In this chapter, Andrew  is selling a tractor.    For the characters in this story, please click here 

Key words and phrases

Rolling in money means you are very, very rich.

Rip off - When you rip someone off you cheat them financially.  You charge them too much for something. a

Every trick in the box.  If someone knows every  trick in the box they are bad.  They know many different ways of doing something bad or criminal.

Questions

Why did Andy phone Farmer Ken?

How much did Farmer want to charge Andy for the tractor?

What was Andy's plan for the tractor?

Why is Andy rolling in money?

Why was  700 pounds for the tractor a rip off?

Who was Dave going to phone to help get the tractor working?

How was Jean going to help with the tractor?

Why do you believe that Farmer Ken is an honest man?

Would you buy a second hand car from Farmer Ken?

Why is there nothing nicer nicer than a nice cup of tea?











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