A:What time do you get up as a rule?

B:Generally about half-past seven.

A:Why so early?

B:Because I usually catch an early train up to town.

A:When do you get to the office?

B:Normally, about nine o'clock.

A:Do you stay in town all day?

B:Sometimes I do, and sometimes I don't.

A:What do you usually do in the evenings?

B:We generally stay at home.Once or twice a week we go to a theatre or to the pictures.

We went to the pictures last night and saw a very interesting film.Occasionally we go

to a dance.

A:Do you like dancing?

B:Yes,very much.Do you dance?

A:I used to when I was younger,but not very often now.I'm getting too old.

B:Too old!Nonsense,You don't look more than fifty.

A:As a matter of fact,I'm nearly sixty.

B:Really! You certainly don't look it.

A: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.

B:I should love to,but today happens to be our wedding anniversary and we're going to

out tonightcelebrate .

A:Well,my heartiest congratulations.

B:Thank you very much.I couldmanage tocome along tomorrow night,if thatwould

suit you.

A:Yes,excellent.Let's make it round about eight o'clock.

B:Very well,thanks.