Compléter Red Lesson 5 - GamblingVersion en ligne Gambling Fill in the blanks par Tu Necesitas Inglés 1 probably really quickly nearly really The devil's in the details Someone knocked at her door just as Victoria was about to leave her flat . It was strange because she hadn't heard the lift or anyone on the stairs . She tried to put on her other shoe and fell over . There were many unopened letters ? asking for money ? on the floor . She was late to work for the third time this month and now she had a visitor . Great , she thought . She opened the door and tried to smile in a way that would say 'I'd love to talk , but sorry I can't ! ' 'And how are you today , Victoria ? ' the man at her door asked . 'Good , I hope ! If not , I bring you an eternity of warmth and best wishes from the wonderful director of my company . ' Victoria's smile disappeared . How did he know her name ? 'You know how I can be so sure ? ' he asked . 'I am the wonderful director of my company ! ' 'I'm sorry , ' said Victoria . 'I have to go . I'm late for work . ' 'Time ! ' He sounded sad . 'That's what they all want . Time or happiness , which one would you like more of ? ' 'Listen , , ' said Victoria , 'I'm not interested , sorry . ' 'We've got a special offer on , ' he replied . 'Twenty - five years of extra life in exchange for eternity . Or , ' he smiled , 'double your happiness for the same price . ' 'Price ? ' she repeated , confused . 'There are no hidden charges . We take everything you have ? forever . ' Victoria thought it was strange that he was wasting time on such a stupid joke . 'Then I want fifty extra years or four times more happiness , ' she joked back . 'Oh , you could , ' he said . 'But I have to tell you , the quality of the years goes down after twenty - five . I recommend choosing happiness . '