Answer:
In the story 'packing for the journey' by Jerome k Jerome, when Harris and George starting packing the food hampers, George got butter stuck on his slippers as he trod over it. They got the butter off the slipper when they came to know about it. As they put the butter on the chair, Harris when sits on the chair get it stuck on his back. Therefore, they again start searching all over for the butter. At last, they find the butter behind Harris. In this story, the incident of butter creates a lot of humor.
Explanation:
If the talented voleyball player were to accept the revised terms, she could sign the scholarship offer today.
<u>"Were to" is generally used to highlight that the conditional form that has been used presents a hypothetical situation that is highly unlikely to happen.</u> Therefore, "were to" emphasizes the improbability of the condition. In the case of this specific sentence, it is unlikely that the talented voleyball player will accept the revised terms and; therefore, sign the scholarship offer today.