(1) To make matters worse, Rick was in love. (2) The girl he loved was the daughter of a former army (OFFICE) ________ who had lost his temper and his health in India, and had never found either of them again. (3) Rick loved her so much that he was ready to kiss her feet; and she loved him too. (4) They were the best-looking pair in London, and had no money at all. (5) Her father was very fond of Rick, but would not hear of any (MARRY) ________ plans.

(6) One morning, Rick called in to see a great friend of his, Alan Haddon. (7) Haddon was a (PAINT) ________. (8) He was a strange, rough man, with a spotty face and an (TO OVERGROW) ________ red beard. (9) He had been much attracted by Rick at first, just because of his (PERSON) ________ charm. (10) But after he got to know Rick better, he liked him quite as much for his bright, cheerful spirits, and his (GENEROSITY) ________, carefree nature, and had asked him to visit whenever he liked.