Deportation at breakfast Before you read a) Look up the word “deportation” and write down a short definition. You can use online or offline dictionaries. b) Then look at the title of the short story. What do you think could happen in the story? Reading: A short story Underline the verbs that describe what the narrator of the story does. 1 to lure: If a place lures you inside, then sth. about it is attractive to you. 2 neat: opposite of messy 3 awning: a structure before a window or door as a protection from the sun or rain 4 appealing: attractive, inviting 5 immaculately: perfectly, neatly, cleanly 6 mug: (big) coffee cup 7 authorities: the police (or: other official people from the government) The signs on the windows lured1 me inside. For a dollar I could get two eggs, toast and potatoes. The place looked better than most – family-run and clean. The signs were hand-lettered and neat2. The paper had yellowed some, but the black letters remained bold. A green-and-white awning3 was over the door, where the name “Clara’s” was written. Inside, the place had an appealing4 and old-fashioned look. The air smelled fresh and homey, not greasy. The menu was printed on a chalkboard. It was short and clear. It listed the kinds of toast you could choose from. Because I was alone, I sat at the counter, leaving the empty tables free for other customers that might come in. At the time, business was quiet. Only two tables were occupied, and I was alone at the counter. But it was still early – not yet seven-thirty. Behind the counter was a short man with dark black hair, a moustache and a youthful beard. He was dressed immaculately5, all in chef ’s whites – pants, shirt and apron, but no hat. He had a strong accent. The name “Javier” was stitched on his shirt. I ordered coffee, and asked for a minute to choose between the breakfast special for a dollar and the cheese omelette for $1.59. I selected the omelette. The coffee was hot, strong and fresh. I spread my newspaper on the counter and sipped at the mug6 as Javier went to the grill to cook my meal. The beaten eggs were spread out on the grill, the bread was inside the toaster, when the authorities7 came in. They grabbed Javier quickly and without a word, forcing his hands behind his back. He, too, said nothing. He did not resist, and they pushed him out the door and into their waiting car. 1 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 105 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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