
ответ:When Mr. Hiram B. Otis bought Canterville Chase, everyone said it was stupid.
At eleven o'clock the family went to bed, and by half past one the lights went out. Some time later, Otis was awakened by the noise of another room. It sounded like a metallic knock. He immediately got up, lit a match and looked at the time. It was exactly one hour. Mr. Otis was completely calm. The strange noise continued, and with it he heard the sound of footsteps. My dear sir, said Mr. Otis, these chains need to be lubricated. take a bottle of lubricant. I'll leave this for you and give you more if you need it. With these words, the ambassador put the bottle on the table and returned to bed, closing the door behind him.
Объяснение: сильнее сократить не получаеться