14 Morning and evening

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What time do you get up as a rule?
Generally about half-past seven.
Why so early?
Because I usually catch an early train up to town.
When do you get to the office?
Normally, about nine o'clock.
Do you stay in town all day?
Sometimes I do, and sometimes I don't.
What do you usually do in the evenings?
We generally stay at home. Once or twice a week we go to a theatre or to the pictures. We went to the picturies last night and saw a very interesting film. Occasionally we go to a dance.
Do you like dancing?
Yes, very much. Do you dance?
I used to when I was younger, but not very often now. I'm getting too old.
Too old! Nonsens, you don't look more than fifty.
As a matter of fact, I'm nearly sixty.
Really! You certainly don't look.
I'm glad to hear it. ... Are you doing anything special tonight? If not, what about coming with me to my club? You'd get to know quite a lot of interesting people there.
I should love to, but today happens to be our wedding anniversary and we're going out tonight to celebrate.
Well, my heartiest congratulations.
Thank you very much. I could manage to come along tomorrow night, if that would suit you.
Yes, excellent. Let's make it round about eight o'clock.
Very well. Thanks.

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