The Most Important Thing

The Most Important Thing

Roger thought he was all prepared for his dinner party last night. He had sent invitations to his boss and all the people at the office. He had looked through severalcookbooks and had found some very interesting recipes. He had even gone all the way downtown to buy imported fruit, vegetables and cheese, wich he needed for his dinner. However, as soon as Roger'sdoorbell rang and his guests arrived, he realized that he had forgotten to turn on the oven. Roger felt very foolish. He couldn't believe what he had done. He thought he was all prepared for his dinnerparty, but he had forgotten to do the most important thing.

Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins thought they were all prepared for their vacation. They had packed their suitcases several days ahead of time. They hadgone to the bank and purchased traveler's checks. They had even asked their next-door neighbor to water their plants, feed their dog and shovel their driveway if it snowed. However, as soon as Mr. andMrs. Jenkins arrived at the airport, they realized that they had forgotten to bring their plane tickets with them, and there wasn't enough time to go back home and get them. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkinswere heartbroken. They couldn't believe what they had done. They thought they were all prepared for their vacation, but they had forgotten to do the most important thing.

Harold thought he was allprepared for his job interview yesterday. He had gone to his barber and gotten a very short haircut. He had bought a new shirt, put on his best tie, and shined his shoes. He had even borrowed hisbrother's new suit.

However, as soon as Harold began the job interview, he realized that he had forgotten to bring along his resume, Harold was furious with himself.

He thought he was all prepared forhis job interview, but he had forgotten to do the most important thing.

Janet thought she was ah prepared for the school play. She had memorized the script several weeks in advance. She had...