The Morning After

Instructions: Convert the dialog to a paragraph of reported speech.

Dan: (sees that Bob is on his hands and knees) What are you doing, Bob?

Bob: I'm looking for my keys.

Dan: I have your car keys, Bob.

Bob: Why do you have them? And why are you in my house?

Dan: I have them because you were drunk last night, and I drove you home.

Bob: I can't believe it. I drank Pepsi all night!

Dan: You did, but you kept adding rum to it.

Bob: How did Marsha get home?

Dan: I took her home in your car.

Bob: Did you go into Marsha's house?

Dan: We had a quick drink in her kitchen while you slept in the car.

Bob: How could you have a drink with my fiancée?

Dan: She invited me.

Bob: Don't ever drink with my fiancée again!

Dan: I promise. I won't drink with her even if she begs me like she did last night.

Bob: Give me my keys, and don't come back.

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