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It’s 3 o’clock. James is 40 minutes late! Susie and Taylor can’t begin their meeting without him. Taylor is not pleased*. And Susie is getting mad*. Taylor can phone* him.
Taylor and Susie are waiting in the Jungle Café. Taylor is reading a menu. She isn’t listening to Susie. Taylor says, “Excuse me?” And Susie repeats* her sentence.
Conversation A
(in the office)
James: Excuse me, Tina. What time is it?
Tina: Oh, hi, James. It’s 3 o’clock.
James: It’s three already! I’m late!
Tina: Where are you going?
James: I’m going to the Jungle Café. I’m meeting Susie and Taylor.
Tina: How late are you?
James: About 40 minutes.
Tina: Oh, no. They’re probably not pleased*.
Conversation B
(in the Jungle Café)
Susie: Where is James? We can’t begin our meeting without him.
Taylor: Excuse me? Sorry, Susie. Can you repeat* that?
Susie: Where’s James?
Taylor: Oh. I don’t know. Maybe he’s at the office.
Susie: He’s very late. Can you phone* him?
Taylor: Yes, I have my phone.
Susie: Good. I’m getting a little mad*.
Questions
- Where is James?
- How can James apologize to Susie and Taylor?