Kitabı oku: «The Picture of Dorian Gray. B1 / Портрет Дориана Грея», sayfa 18

James and Sibyl went for a walk in the park. Jameshesitated. While Sibyl was getting dressed, he came up to his mother. “Mother, you must watch over Sibyl. Don't let her come to any harm.”

Mrs. Vane was surprised to hear that. James asked her about the man who came to watch Sibyl's performances every night. Mrs. Vane was both annoyed with her son's tone and frightened for her daughter.

James and Sibyl walked down the road, attractingglan-ces from passers-by. Sibyl talked about her dreams for James's future, imagining him finding gold and saving a beautiful hei-ress. James listened. His heart was heavy, because he was soon leaving home. Sibyl's Prince Charming worried him a lot.

Suddenly, Sibyl saw Dorian Gray in acarriage. “There he is!” she exclaimed. James demanded to see him, but the carriage disappeared. He vowed to kill Dorian if he harmed Sibyl. She was horrified and tried to calm him, calling him foolish and unkind. They continued their walk, with Sibyl chattering and James remaining silent.

At home, Sibyl went to rest before her performance. James warned his mother to protect Sibyl. Mrs. Vane admired her son'senthusiasm. She felt like she was in a play.