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Mr Reid: Our delegation also received his personal letter, and, as a matter of fact, it surprised us a little. I wish he would tell us more explicitly what this “narrow circle of diplomats” will be dealing with.
Mr Petrov: You don’t mind, Mr Reid, if we discuss this problem along with the other questions this Friday, do you?
Mr Reid: No, I don’t. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. Good-bye.
Mr Petrov: Good-bye, Mr Reid.
Mr Jones: Hello, Mr Sedov. What have you been up to since I saw you last?
Mr Sedov: Not much, I am afraid, Mr Jones. Just the usual routine work here in the Department of Technical Assistance. And how are you?
Mr Jones: I’m fine, thank you. I’ve heard from Sergeev that you are going to leave for Yugoslavia soon. Is that right?
Mr Sedov: Yes, it is. A group of engineers and technical advisers from the Department is supposed to visit that country.
Mr Jones: On any particular mission?
Mr Sedov: Yes, the Yugoslavs invited us to help them with the construction of modern highways.
Mr Jones: Then they may be in need of the great cranes and bulldozers our firm is producing.
Mr Sedov: Most probably. You should get in touch with the Assistant Director of the Department, and ask him for information and advice, Mr Jones.
Mr Jones: What’s his name?
Mr Sedov: Mr Souram of India.
Mr Jones: Do you have his telephone number?
Mr Sedov: Jot it down — 377-01-09.
Mr Jones: Thank you. When are you leaving for Yugoslavia?
Mr Sedov: Next Monday. You’d better get in touch with Mr Souram as soon as possible
Fred: Hello, Yuri. This is Fred.
Yuri: Hello, Fred. How are you?
Fred: Very busy. We’ve got a lot of work here with the documents.
Yuri: I know. It’s the usual thing with the Documents Office before the Assembly.
Fred: Do you know the news?
Yuri: No, what is it?
Fred: Can you imagine — Dorothy and John are engaged.
Yuri: Which John? The one working in the Conference Department?
Fred: That’s right. And Dorothy is with the Technical Assistance Department.
Yuri: When was the engagement announced?
Fred: A week ago.
Yuri: Have they set the day for the wedding?
Fred: No, not yet. But John says they will marry sometime in November or December. He says you’re on the guest list.
Yuri: Am I? Then I’ve got to think about a wedding present.
Fred: It’s too early yet. He will send you an invitation to the wedding party.
Yuri: And who is the best man?
Fred: Their choice fell on me because I’m a bachelor.
Yuri: Congratulations! They could not have chosen a better man. You are witty, bright and will keep them free from the little worries which usually crop up at the ceremony.
Fred: I’ll try to do my best; as the best man should do. See you at the office on Monday. Bye-bye.
Yuri: Bye-bye, Fred.
Fred: Hello, Yuri. This is Fred.
Yuri: Hello, Freddy, how are you?
Fred: Not very well, I’m afraid.
Yuri: What’s the matter? Somebody’s ill?
Fred: No, everybody’s fine. But I’m giving up. I certainly can’t learn Russian.
Yuri: Why are you upset? I think you’re making wonderful progress.
Fred: No, I’m not. I try and try but still cannot speak it well.
Yuri: Well, learning any language takes a lot of effort and time. But don’t give up. What if I help you? I have a very good textbook only recently brought from Moscow.
Fred: Thank you, Yuri. I’m sure your help will improve things.
Yuri: See you on Monday, Freddy. Good-bye.
Fred: Thanks again, Yuri. Good-bye.
Mr Serov: Mr Budd? Good afternoon. This is Serov speaking.
Mr Budd: Hello, Mr Serov. Nice to hear you. How’s everything?
Mr Serov: Fine, thank you. You know, this Friday our Dynamo team is playing against your Red Sox.