I) As the house was again in darkness, Theodore lit a candle. lI) This was the third power cut in a week and he was starting to feel annoyed with the electricity company. III) The electricity corporation had been privatised, and was no longer under state control. IV) It was so inconvenient when workmen were sent to knock on your door almost every day. V) What's more, when they had finished their work, and stopped you from doing yours, they expected a tip as well.