Задание №78846 ЕГЭ Английскому языку

The Excuses

The office was silent. 'So, let me get this right, (1) said Alison calmly. 'Not one of you is willing to donate some money towards Mr Bartlett's leaving present. There was silence again for a moment, then Deidre (2) stood up, saying that she (3) would love to give a donation, but unfortunately her house was being painted that week and she (4) did not have any spare cash at all. Alec was next. He was very apologetic and said that he (5) had meant to bring some money to work (6) that morning, but had forgotten. Perhaps tomorrow? Betty said she (7) was completely broke at (8) that moment in time, and said she (9) could/would not give anything until she (10) got her pay cheque at the end of the week.