Text Many years ago when the summers seemed longer and life was less complicated, we had rented a cottage (26) a river in the heart of the country (27) the whole family was going to (28) a three-week holiday. There were four of us: me, Mum and Dad, and Mum’s sister, Auntie June. Oh, and I mustn’t forget to (29) . Spot, our little dog. I was (30) to go off by myself all day, (31) I promised to be careful and took Spot with me for (32) . One day I was out fishing with Spot when we heard a lot of shouting in the (33) followed by a scream and splash. I was a bit (34) so I called Spot and we both hid (35) a bush where we could see but not be (36) . After a few moments, a straw hat came drifting down the river, followed by an oar, a picnic basket and (37) oar. Then came the rowing boat itself, but it was (38) upside down! A few seconds later my dad and Auntie June came running (39) the river bank, both wet (40) . Spot started barking so I came out of hiding and said hello. My dad got really angry (41) me for not trying to catch the boat as it went past. Luckily, (42) , the boat and both the oars had been caught by an overhanging tree a little further downstream, but not the hat or picnic basket. So I had to let them (43) my sandwiches. Dad and Auntie June both made me (44) not to tell Mum what had happened (45) she would be worried.