1. There are dozens of edible fruits, but the fruits of hundreds of
trees are not at all ("tute ne estas") edible. 2. The transparent cup
and plate upon the table are very breakable. 3. I predict that you will
break them as soon as you seize them. 4. That letter is worth reading.
5. But it is difficult to read it, for it is not very legible. 6. It is
from my uncle, who wishes to arrive at-our-house as early as possible.
7. He is still in the city, but soon he will be here, and will go up the
steps ("sxtuparon") of our porch and knock on the door. 8. There are
very few persons who contradict his opinions. 9. His opinions, however,
are worthy of attention (154) and usually I listen courteously while he
is talking. 10. Now, however, I prefer to listen to the group of ladies
in the adjacent room. 11. They are chattering gaily, and listening
to the young lady who is about to sing. 12. Madam, do you feel the
wind? I notice that it is blowing the curtains which hang before that
window. 13. I will close the window, because I am not very well ("sana")
today. 14. Is that gentleman across the room a bachelor? 15. Yes. He is
describing a voyage and the people whom he met.