Conversation 1

(D = Dad; L = Lorna)

D: Hello.

L: Dad?

D: Hello, dear. How are you?

L: Oh, not too good actually.

D: Oh dear, what's the matter?

L: PUT THAT DOWN!

D: Pardon?!

L: No, not, not you, Dad - the children are driving me mad. OH FREDDIE, WHY DID YOU DO THAT?

D: Look dear, I'm just going out to play golf. Can I call you back later? Or shall I leave a message for your mother to ring you when she comes in?

L: Yes. Please. Could you tell her it's urgent?

D: Yes, okay, dear - I think she'll be home ...

L: FREDDIE - DON'T TOUCH THAT! Dad, I've got to go.

D: Oh - goodbye, dear.

Conversation 2

(J = Jackie; L = Lorna)

J: Hello.

L: Hello. Is that Jackie?

J: Yes. Hold on a minute ... (Turn the music down!)

L: Um, Jackie, it's Lorna. Lorna Carr.

J: Oh hello, Mrs Carr.

L: I was wondering if you could come over and baby-sit for a couple of hours this afternoon.

J: This afternoon? Er ... Would you mind hanging on a moment, please? ... (I've got to go and baby-sit.) ... Is it okay if I bring my boyfriend?

L: Yes, that's fine. Would you like me to drive over and pick you up?

J: It's okay. We'll get the bus.

L: NO! Er, no, I need you now actually. I'll be right over.

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