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Father  : Hello.
Mary    : Hello! Dad?
Father  : Yes, Mary! How are you? Is there anything wrong?
Mary    : Oh, no. I’m just calling to see how you and Mom are. It’s been quite a while since I saw you last.
Father  : Oh, we’re both fine. Your mother is down at the new shopping center shopping.
Mary    : For a new dress?
Father  : No, for shoes this time. How’s Tom?
Mary    : He’s fine. He likes his work and was given a raise last month by Mr. Davis. We were all pretty pleased about that.
Father  : Yes, I think you should be. And how are the children?
Mary    : Well, Billy’s home from school today. It’s nothing serious, just a bad cold. And it’s his birthday, too.
Father  : Oh, I thought his birthday was May 24th.
Mary    : No, the 23rd.
Father  : Well, that’ s too bad. Tell him we sent him a present.
Mary    : All right. Sally’s still taking dancing lessons.
Father  : She must be pretty good by now. I’d like to see her sometime. And how’s Ted?
Mary    : He’s OK, too. He loves working on ears and has a part-time job at the garage new.
Father  : Well, it’s certainly good to hear your voice. When are you coming for a visit?
Mary    : Not for a few months, I’m afraid. But I hope we can come for a few weeks this summer, probably in July.
Father  : That would be nice. Call again soon.
Mary    : OK, Dad. Nice talking to you and glad everything’s all right. Give Mom our love.
Father  : All fight. Goodbye.
Mary    : Goodbye, Dad.