[originaltext]M: I bumped into Mike at the Cafe and he said he would come to th

M: I bumped into Mike at the Cafe and he said he would come to the surprise party tonight.
W: Oh, then he can join us, finally. Last time when I ran into him at the library, he still complained how hectic he had been recently.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

M: I have the brown paper and the string. Could you hand me the tape and the scissors, please?
W: Sure. Here they are, but remember this has to be weighed before it is sent away. Let me help you with it.
Q: What is the man probably doing?