Inside the Reform Club, the five members were waiting. They sat around their usual table. The clock on the wall showed 8:44. 'Only one minute left,' said Andrew Stuart. 'Fogg has lost.' The newspapers had reported that Fogg arrived too late. Everyone believed the bet was lost. 'We win,' said Fallentin with satisfaction. The clock ticked toward 8:45. The members counted the seconds. Forty seconds... thirty seconds... twenty seconds... The door of the room flew open. Phileas Fogg stepped inside. 'Here I am, gentlemen,' he said calmly. The clock struck 8:45 at that exact moment. Phileas Fogg had won his bet. He had traveled around the world in exactly eighty days. The five members stared at him in complete shock. 'Impossible!' gasped Stuart. 'How can you be here?' 'By traveling east, I gained a day,' explained Fogg. 'Today is Saturday, not Sunday.' The members realized he was right. They had made a mistake about the date. Fallentin wrote a check for twenty thousand pounds. He handed it to Fogg with a smile. 'Well done, Fogg,' he said. 'You have accomplished something incredible.' Fogg took the check and nodded. 'Thank you, gentlemen,' he said. 'And now, if you will excuse me.' He walked out of the club as calmly as he had entered. Fogg returned home to Savile Row. Aouda and Passepartout were waiting anxiously. 'Well?' asked Aouda, her eyes full of hope. 'I won,' said Fogg simply. Aouda threw her arms around him in joy. Passepartout danced around the room with happiness. The next day, which was truly Sunday, Fogg married Aouda. It was a small and beautiful ceremony. Passepartout was the happiest wedding guest in London. Fogg gave him a generous reward for his loyal service. In the end, Fogg had spent almost all of his winnings. The journey around the world had been very expensive. But Fogg did not care about money. He had won something far more valuable. He had won the love of a wonderful woman. And he had found a loyal friend in Passepartout. The adventure had changed him in ways he never expected. He was no longer alone. Some people asked what Fogg had gained from his journey. After all, he had spent almost everything he won. But anyone could see the answer. He had gained a beautiful wife. He had gained true happiness. And that was worth more than any fortune in the world. Phileas Fogg continued to live at Number 7 Savile Row. But his life was no longer boring or lonely. Aouda filled his home with warmth and laughter. Passepartout remained his faithful servant. He loved to tell everyone about their amazing adventure. Sometimes Fogg would even smile at the memories. The story of his journey spread around the world. People admired his courage and determination. They were inspired by what one man could accomplish. Phileas Fogg had proven that anything was possible. With careful planning and a brave heart, dreams can come true. And sometimes, the greatest treasure is found along the way. Not at the end of the journey, but in the journey itself. And so ends the remarkable tale of Phileas Fogg's trip around the world in eighty days.
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Chapter 12: Victory
Chapter 12 · Around the World in 80 Days · B1 English. Tip: Click on any word while reading to see its translation. Take your time with each chapter and review the vocabulary before moving on.
Chapter Summary
Fogg arrives at the Reform Club just in time to win his bet, and he and Aouda live happily ever after.
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Comprehension Questions
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What time did Fogg arrive at the Reform Club?
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How much money did Fogg win from his bet?
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What happened the day after Fogg won the bet?
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