The Watch Dealer PDF

## The Watch Dealer The story is about Chris Selby, a London theatrical agent who is a smuggler of watches. He buys cheap watches in Switzerland and sells them at a higher price in London. ### Chris Selby's Journey * Chris Selby travelled to Paris to buy watches from a jeweller named Audiat. *...

## The Watch Dealer The story is about Chris Selby, a London theatrical agent who is a smuggler of watches. He buys cheap watches in Switzerland and sells them at a higher price in London. ### Chris Selby's Journey * Chris Selby travelled to Paris to buy watches from a jeweller named Audiat. * Audiat promised that the watches would be delivered in time for the next ferry to London. * However, the delivery was delayed. * Audiat assured Chris that they would be ready by four in the morning. * Chris left in the early morning and arrived in Dover just in time for the ferry. * He cleared his car with the customs officer, whom he knew well. ### The Problem with the Watches * Chris told Audiat that the watches from the previous shipment had been defective and some were damaged. * Chris was angry because the watches had been badly packed, which ruined the sale. * Audiat apologised and promised that the watches would be packed with more care in the future. ### Chris's Personality * Chris Selby was a very confident person and knew how to impress people. * He was not afraid to confront people and to get what he wanted. * He was also generous with complimentary tickets for shows. ### Conclusion * The story is a humorous account of a man who is willing to do whatever it takes to make a profit. * Although he is a smuggler, he is also a kind and generous person. * Chris Selby is a perfect example of a "Prince Charming" character. ### Idioms and Proverbs * **put up a front:** This idiom means to pretend to be confident in order to hide one's nervousness. * **let somebody have it:** This idiom is used informally to mean attacking someone physically or verbally. * **be on the wrong end of something:** This phrase means to be unfortunate or at a disadvantage in a situation. ### Literary Terms * **Metaphor:** Chris Selby appeared to be attractive and charming, like Prince Charming in the Cinderella fairy tale. * **Simile:** Chris Selby's smile is compared to a **flash of summer lightning**, which is a simile. _Note: Some of the text was cropped off the page._