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M: Good afternoon.
W: Good afternoon. This is the Hotel Booking Service, isn’t it?
M: Yes, that’s right. Can I help you?
W: I’d like a room for three weeks, please. In a good hotel.
M: How much do you want to pay?
W: How much do hotels cost?
M: Is thirty dollars a night too much?
W: No. Not at all.
M: Well I’d recommend the Grand Hotel. Here’s their brochure.
W: Thank you. (She reads from the brochure) Every room in our hotel is superbly appointed. We like to surround our guests with comfort and elegance. Every room has a private bathroom and every room is equipped with radio, television, telephone and a pushbutton room service. Mmm. Can you ring them?
M: One moment, Madam. (On the phone) Grand Hotel. Booking Service here. Do you have a room for three weeks? (To Mrs. Madigan) Single or double?
W: Single.
M: (On the phone again) She’d like a single room.
W: Looking onto the street.
M: (Telephone) Hello, she’d like a single room looking onto the street. (To Mrs. Medigan) There is a room free. (On the phone) Pardon? ...Oh, yes, what’s your name, madam?
W: Here’s ray passport
M: The name’s Madigan, Mrs. Madigun M-A-D-I-G-A-N.
(Later, at the hotel reception desk)
W: I’m Mm. Medigun. I’ve just booked a room through the booking service.
M: Oh yes, Mrs. Madigan, I remember. Mmm. Let’s see... Oh, yes, that’s all right.
W: Good. What floor is it on?
M: On the first floor, Room 143. Here’s the key.
W: Thank you.
M: Porter!