32. 1) holding 2) keeping 3) fixing 4) carrying Lincoln Lincoln stood in the library of Williams house in Russell Square, staring atthe Renoir painting of the two red-headed young women. It hung above thefireplace, and Lincoln understood why it took pride of place in this room. It was amasterpiece, and he could see that it 30 ______ William of Lily and Emily.Lincoln had told William he needed to speak to him privately, and they had31 ______ to meet here. Lily was still in Brighton with the children. The housewas empty and very quiet this afternoon. John came in and, clearing his throat,asked, Would you like something, sir? Perhaps, a cup of tea? No, thank you, John, Lincoln answered. Lincoln continued to study themarvelous Renoir. Suddenly William entered the room and apologized for32 ______ him waiting.Whats this all about, Lincoln? You 33 ______ rather serious, even sad,William said. Lincoln was silent. He went and sat on a chair near the fireplace.William took the other chair, staring at him attentively.Brad Winston telephoned me just as I was leaving for lunch. He hadapparently attempted to get hold of you here, but the line was busy. In 34 ______,he tried several times with no success. Thats why he finally got 35 ______ touchwith me. He said that there was a terrible car 36 ______ sometime last night. Yourbrother George is in hospital now, Lincoln said.