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Marilyn：What's this for?

Richard：Just because. How's the baby?

Marilyn：Fast asleep.

Richard：I&`&m sorry I missed him.4 I had to work late.

Marilyn：What are the flowers for, Richard?

Richard：Five years of happiness. Happy anniversary.

[They kiss.]

Marilyn：But our anniversary isn&`&t until Saturday.5

Richard：I couldn&`&t wait. Besides, we are not going to be here Saturday.

Marilyn：We&`&re not?

Richard：Uh-uh.

Marilyn：Where are we going to be?

Richard：If you had your choice of all the places in the world, where would you choose to spend our anniversary?

Marilyn：The Watermill Inn. I loved that place when we went on our honeymoon.

Richard：Perfect!9 You picked the right place.

Marilyn：I don&`&t understand.

Richard：You and I, Mrs. Stewart, are going to spend a second honeymoon at the Watermill Inn.

Marilyn：Oh, Richard! That&`&s wonderful, but----

Richard：No buts.

Marilyn：What about the baby?12 Aren&`&t we taking the baby on our honeymoon?

Richard：Absolutely not. The world&`&s greatest grand mother, Mrs. Ellen Stewart, has agreed to take care of him for the weekend.

Marilyn：Richard, isn&`&t that too much to ask of your mother13?

Richard：Too much? She loves taking care of Max.

Marilyn：But…I&`&ll miss him.

Richard：Well, we&`&ll phone every hour, and you can lis ten to him over the phone. Come on, Mar14. It&`&s time you and I had a romantic weekend alone together.15 We&`&ve earned it. What do you say?

Marilyn：It does sound tempting18. You&`&re right. We&`&ve earned it.

Richard：Great! I&`&ll make a reservation right now. Remember that wonderful little balcony20 where we had our meals…with a view of the Hudson River?

Marilyn：How could I forget?

Richard：Hello. Is Mrs. Montefiore there? Ah. [to Marilyn] She&`&s out.

Yes. This is Richard Stewart. My wife and I spent our honeymoon at the inn. No, we didn&`&t leave anything in the room. It was five years ago. We&`&d like to make a reservation for this week end. Yes, a double room23, please. What? Are you sure? But…Ok. Nothing available.

Wait! Don&`&t hang up! Can you recommend someplace nice----someplace near by? Uh----hold it. Old Country Inn? Right. And the phone number? 555-2420. Thank you. [He hangs up the phone.] He says there&`&s another inn just half a mile down the road from the Watermill.It won&`&t be the same, but what do you say?

Marilyn：Well…

Richard：My mom is available to baby-sit26 this week end.

Marilyn：Well, Ok. See if27 they have a room.

Richard：Right! [He dials again.] Hello. Is this the Old Country Inn. Yes. This is Richard Stewart. The desk clerk at the Watermill suggested28 your inn. Would you happen to have a room for two available this weekend?29 Something really nice. My wife and I are celebrating our fifth anniversary. Yes. I&`&ll hold30. [to Marilyn] He&`&s checking31. [to the clerk] You do? Great! What is the daily rate32? That&`&s fine. Thank you. Yes, we&`&ll be arriving33 by car about ten o&`&clock Friday night. Stewart. S-t-e-w-a-r-t. Thank you. [He hangs up the phone.] Done!34 You and I, Mrs. Stewart, are going to have a wonderful, romantic weekend!


Marilyn：Richard, that&`&s the baby.