Sally's first train ride /raɪd/

• Last week, my four-year-old daughter, Sally, was invited to a children's party.

• I decided to take her by train.

• Sally was very excited because she had never travelled on a train before.

• She sat near the window and asked questions about everything she saw.

• Suddenly, a middle-age lady got on the train and sat opposite Sally.

• 'Hello, little girl,' she said.

• Sally did not answer, but looked at her curiously.

• The lady was dressed in a blue coat and a large, funny hat.

• After the train had left the station, the lady opened her handbag and took out her powder compact.

• She then began to make up her face.

• 'Why are you doing that?' Sally asked.

• 'To make myself beautiful,' the lady answered.

• She put away her compact and smiled kindly.

• 'But you are still ugly,' Sally said.

• Sally was amused, but I was very embarrassed! /ɪmˈbærəst/