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Section 29.1A Dialogue. SECRETARY: There it is - the black Toyota! Go! ROGER: What fools! Did they really think I was stupid enough to stay in the car? Aah, I knew he was going to try and kill me. Ill get that bastard sooner or later; but first I think I’d better write to Hugo... JOHN: Hello, Hugo. Back from your holiday? HUGO: Yes, thats right. What are you doing sitting on the sidewalk, John? JOHN: Theyve thrown me out of my apartment! HUGO: Oh, what a shame! JOHN: Because I havent paid the rent, because I cant afford to. If I had a job Id pay the rent, of course. But what can I do when I havent got a job? See what I mean? HUGO: Yes, I quite see. Well, I expect something will come along. Bye-bye! HUGO: Lets see if theres any mail. Hold on, someones sent me a postcard from Trinidad! ROGER: “Dear Hugo, Thank you for the money. Mr P hasn’t been very helpful so far. It would be a good idea if you got in touch with me. All the best, ‘Roger the Cobber’.” HUGO: Oh my God! That means he didnt go to Australia! And hes obviously spoken to Mr P, so that means... I don’t even dare to think about it. Well, I’d better not stay here, to start with! I’ve got just the idea! HUGO: John! Could you come up here for a moment? JOHN: I cant leave my TV here. What if someone stole it? Like, its the only thing Ive got left! HUGO: Well, why don’t you bring it with you, then? JOHN: Hello, Hugo. Are you looking for someone to clean your toilet, or something? HUGO: No no, John, nothing like that. No, I was just thinking, you see: Ive got to go away for afew days, and, as you obviously havent got anywhere to stay, I was wondering if youd like to move into the apartment while Im away. JOHN: Gosh, Hugo, really? Thats real kind of you! I don’t know how to thank you! HUGO: Thats quite alright, John. Oh, by the way, Id just like to move out one or two antiques and items of furniture. Would you mind giving me a hand? JOHN: Gee, no, not at all! Im always happy to help a friend. HUGO: Ill call a truck