[originaltext]M: I wish I could see George here.W: He was planning to come, bu

M: I wish I could see George here.
W: He was planning to come, but a moment ago his wife called to say that he had to take his father to the hospital.
Q: Who was ill?

W: I’ve got two tickets for a volleyball match this evening. Why don’t you come?
M: Uh...no, thanks. I...I’m not very interested in volleyball.
W: Oh, why not? Have you ever seen it played?
M: No, I have’t, but I really don’t...
W: That’s what I thought. You don’t know what you are missing.
M: Don’t I? Why?
W: Because it’s very. fast, with lots of action.
M: Two of the best women’s teams in the world, one from Finland and the other from Belgium.
M: Hmm. It sounds exciting.
W: Yes, it is! Very!
M: Hmm. Well, perhaps I’ll come after all.
W: Good! Now...Uh...could you...uh...could I have five pounds, please?
M: Five pounds? What for?
W: Your ticket, of course. I bought two for them in advance, hoping I’d persuade you to come with me.
M: Oh...uh...You know, I’ve just remembered something.
W: What?
M: I’ve got to see some friends this evening.
W: Oh ...I see...I mean...you won’t be coming, after all, then?
M: No, net unless...
W: Unless what?
M: Perhaps you could let me have the ticket for a bit less? Let’s say three pounds.
W: But you said you had to meet some friends!
M: Come on. I was only joking. Here’s your five pounds. Of coarse I’ll come.