Sup. Reader : Chapter 9 The Accidental Tourist — English STD 9 — Question

Bill Bryson wished to rise from a dinner table without knocking anything over, but he always ended up breaking something. He also wanted to get into a car without leaving part of his coat hanging out and wear light-coloured trousers without getting them dirty. However, he often sat on chewing gum, ice cream, cough syrup, or motor oil. These repeated accidents show that he could never quite succeed in doing everyday tasks smoothly.