The first time he saw Her was in a dream. Then I met and fell in love in reality. And since then, nothing could prevent the inevitable denouement... The mystical story of Wilkie Collins (1824–1889), the famous author of “The Moonstone” and “The Woman in White,” is one of the best examples of the genre in English literature of the 19th century. The text of the story is adapted ( without simplifying the original text) according to the method of Ilya Frank. The uniqueness of the method lies in the fact that memorization of words and expressions occurs due to their repetition, without memorization and the need to use a dictionary. The manual promotes effective language acquisition and can serve as an addition to the curriculum. Intended for a wide range of people learning English and interested in English culture.