intonation of direct address.
Afternoon Tea
— Good afternoon, Mrs. White, how are you?
— Very well indeed, thank you, and how are you?
— Quite well, thank you. Won't you sit down. Excuse me, please. I think that's my niece
at the door.
— Hello, Betty dear! I'm so glad to see you. You do look well. I don't think you've met
each other before. Let me introduce you. This is my niece, Miss Smith. Mr. White, Mrs.
White.
— How do you do?
— How do you do?
— And now let's have some tea. How do you like your tea, Mrs. White, strong or weak?
— Not too strong, please and one lump of sugar. I like my tea rather sweet, but my
husband prefers his without sugar.
— Well, what's the news, Mr. White? How's business?
— Pretty good, thank you. And how are things with you?
— Well, not too good, I'm afraid, and going from bad to worse. In fact, it's the worst
year we've had for a long time.
— I'm sorry to hear that. I hope things will soon improve.
— Yes. Let's hope for the best.
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