<p><b>A:</b> Can you take me to Civic Opera House, please? </p>

              <p><b>B:</b> Sure thing. You going to that musical that's playing there?</p>

              <p><b>A:</b> Yes. But it starts at six. Do you think we'll make it in time? 

              </p>

              <p><b>B:</b> Traffic's light and we're not that far away. I'll get you 

                there in about ten minutes. </p>

              <p><b>A:</b> Great! I was late the last time I went, and I couldn't get 

                in till intermission. That's not good if you're a theater critic 

                for the paper like I am. </p>

              <p><b>B:</b> Well, don't worry; this time you'll have plenty of time to 

                spare. </p>

              <p>-- A short time later --</p>

              <p><b>B:</b> Here you are, sir, Civic Opera House. What did I tell you? 

                You're thirty minutes early. </p>

              <p><b>A:</b> I sure appreciate it. How much do I owe you? </p>

              <p><b>B:</b> Seventeen twenty-five. </p>

              <p><b>A:</b> Okay, here's a twenty. Keep the change. </p>

              <p><b>B:</b> Thank you, sir. Enjoy the show. </p>

              <p><b>A:</b> I will. Thank you. </p>

              <p><br>

              </p>