Learning English

Ceilia
How are you today, Peter?

Peter
Very good thank you... Actually not very good - thank you for asking.

Ceilia
Why? What's the matter?

Peter
Last night, I was walking home when I crossed the road and I was almost hit by a burger van.

Mary
Oh no, Peter, that's terrible. Are you OK?

Peter
Just a bit shaken. He was going so fast!

Ceilia
Why don't you come and sit down in the office until you feel a bit better.

Peter
OK

Gordon
Sorry I'm late - I had some extra-curricular activities. To be honest, I overslept - I've been working late doing another job.

Mary
You're moonlighting Gordon? Do you really need a second job?

Gordon
This is not any old job, sweetheart - this is an opportunity to manage a high-class American-themed restaurant. This is my future!

Mary
Are you sure?

Gordon
God's honest truth!

Mary
Hmm really. Look, I think you should tell Ceilia - avoid any problems - honesty is the best policy.

Gordon
No no, I don't think we should tell her. Let's keep it our little secret. Anyway, I don't want her thinking I'm working here out of sympathy.

Mary
No, of course not. Anyway, where is this 'high-class' restaurant?

Gordon
Oh, well, you wouldn't know where it is.

Mary
Try me.

Gordon
Well, it's currently parked... I mean located... on Canal Street, near the park.

Peter
That's where I was almost hit by that burger van. Look, I've got a photo of the van on my phone.

Ceilia
That's strange - that van's parked outside our restaurant. Maybe I ought to call the police?

Gordon
Let's not be too hasty. I'm sure there's a simple explanation.

Mary
Yes... I think there might be. Gordon, you may as well come clean. This high-class restaurant you're managing - it's a burger van, isn't it?

Ceilia
What's that Gordon? Flipping burgers in your spare time? How would you like to flip burgers full-time instead of working here?

Gordon
Let's not be too hasty. I'm just trying to make an honest living.

Ceilia
Well, if you're a decent and honest man, why don't you compensate Peter for the stress that you've caused him?

Peter
Thank you!

Mary
Now everything is open andabove board - perhaps we could book a table at your 'restaurant' tonight?!