The company Larry Belmont worked had begun experimenting a household robot named Tony. It was going to be tested out by Larry's wife, Claire.
The first time Claire saw Tony, she felt (alarm) as he looked more like a human than machine. When Tony offered to help her dress, Clair was embarrassed. (gradual) Claire began to admire his (wise) and integrity.
Tony helped Claire make herself more beautiful and her home more elegant. Besides, he changed a saleswoman's attitude towards Claire. One day, when Claire worked on a light (suspend) from the ceiling, she accidentally fell off the ladder. Even though Tony had been in the next room, he managed (catch) her in time. As he held her, she felt the warmth of his body.
On the night of the party, before the guests came, Claire dismissed Tony. At that moment, Tony took her in his arms, (bring) his face close to hers. She heard him declare that he did not want to leave her, and that he felt more than just the desire to please her. Then the front door bell (ring).
