Situation 17:

Breakfast

Are two eggs going to be enough?

Plenty.I wouldn’t mind another

cup of coffee,though.

You should eat a little more.It looks like you are

going to have a big day at the office.

You may be right But I can’t really

think of food right now.I’ve got too many

other things on my mind.

I just don’t want you to run out of

energy today.

Don’t worry,I’ll stop off on the way to

the office at Dunkin Donutsand pick up a few

donuts in case I get hungry between now

and lunch.

Oh,James!Donuts? Why don’t you eat a more nutritious

breakfast?You are not a college kid anymore.

You’re right,but the fact is I love

donuts;always have, always will.Well,I should get

going.I want to get to the office a little

early today.I have to figure out a way to smooth things

out between Steve and Mr. Barnes.

Okay,honey. Have a good day.What time will you be home?

I have a feeling Mr.Barnes is planning to take us out to

dinner tonightto celebrate yesterday’s deal.

Would it do any good for me to ask

you not to drink too muchat the dinner tonight?

Probably not.

I didn’t think so,but you know I had to ask anyway.

Don’t worry honey,if I drink tonight I’ll take a

taxi home.

Okay,have a good day.I’ll see you tonight.

See you tonight.