1. The writer stated that Rastus was in safe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom of $1,000.
    写信人声称拉斯特斯安然无恙，只要拉姆齐太太愿意支付1,000 英镑赎金，可以立即将猫送还。

2. The busmen have stated that the strike will continue until general agreement is reached about pay and working conditions.
    司机们声称此次罢工将一直持续到就工资和工作条件问题达成全面协议的时候为止。