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.