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He was a ___________, but not a very good ___________, so he only got as far as Portsmouth.
He was a ___________, but not a very good ___________, so he only got as far as Portsmouth.
sailor
When he got to Portsmouth, he stopped there, left the navy and became a ___________.
When he got to Portsmouth, he stopped there, left the navy and became a ___________.
boxer
However, he still managed to see the world by meeting a woman who came from ___________.
However, he still managed to see the world by meeting a woman who came from ___________.
Laos
Nobody really knows how this woman had ended up in ___________, but she still lives there.
Nobody really knows how this woman had ended up in ___________, but she still lives there.
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I tell Scarlett that she should try and find out her ___________’s story.
I tell Scarlett that she should try and find out her ___________’s story.
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Study Notes
Scarlett's Family Story
- Scarlett's grandfather was from Scotland and was a sailor in the navy.
- However, he was not a very good sailor, so he only made it as far as Portsmouth, a significant navy town on the south coast of England, relatively close to Scotland.
- In Portsmouth, Scarlett's grandfather left the navy and became a professional boxer.
- As a boxer, he lost fights and developed a habit of heavy drinking.
- Despite his struggles, Scarlett's grandfather still managed to travel and experience different cultures through his relationship with a woman from Laos.
- This woman from Laos, Scarlett's grandmother, still resides in Portsmouth, and her story of how she ended up there remains a mystery.
- It is suggested that Scarlett should try to learn more about her grandmother's story and experiences.
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Description
Learn about Scarlett's family story, including her grandfather's naval and boxing career, and his struggles with drinking. Discover how he traveled despite his challenges.
