'One morning, I was walking near the river.' 'The water was slow and calm, surrounded by beautiful flowers.' 'A group of Eloi were playing by the water.' 'Suddenly, I heard a cry.' 'One of them had fallen into the water and was drowning.' 'The current was carrying her downstream.' 'I looked at the other Eloi, expecting them to help.' 'But they just stood there, watching.' 'None of them made any move to save her.' 'I could not believe what I was seeing.' 'Without thinking, I jumped into the river.' 'The water was cold but not deep.' 'I reached the small figure and pulled her to the shore.' 'She was coughing and frightened, but alive.' 'The other Eloi had already lost interest and wandered away.' 'Their indifference shocked me deeply.' 'But the one I saved was different.' 'She looked up at me with gratitude in her large eyes.' 'She touched my hand gently and smiled.' 'I learned that her name was Weena.' 'From that moment, she followed me everywhere.' 'She would hold my hand as we walked through the gardens.' 'She brought me flowers and fruits as gifts.' 'Her affection was simple but genuine.' 'At night, she would become very frightened.' 'She refused to go outside after dark.' 'All the Eloi were the same way.' 'When the sun went down, they hurried into the buildings.' 'They slept together in large groups, as if for protection.' 'I asked Weena what they were afraid of.' 'She just shook her head and looked terrified.' 'She could not or would not explain.' 'I decided to find out for myself what they feared.' 'One night, I stayed outside after the sun set.' 'The moon was full, and I could see well enough.' 'At first, everything seemed peaceful.' 'Then I noticed something moving in the shadows.' 'Pale figures were creeping across the ground.' 'They had large, strange eyes that reflected the moonlight.' 'When they saw me watching, they quickly disappeared.' 'They moved with terrible speed, vanishing into holes in the ground.' 'My blood ran cold.' 'What were these creatures?' 'And why did the Eloi fear them so much?' 'I had discovered that this world had a dark secret.'
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Weena
Chapter 6 · The Time Machine · 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
The Time Traveller saves a young Eloi named Weena from drowning, and she becomes his devoted companion.
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Comprehension Questions
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How did the Time Traveller meet Weena?
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How did Weena behave after being saved?
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What happened to all the Eloi when the sun went down?
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