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EPISODE 1 46 Linden StreetAct1.Richard: Excuse me.My name is Richard Stewart. I'm a photographer.May take a picture and your little boy? Mrs.Vann: What's it for? Richard: It's for a book. Mrs.Vann: You're writing a book? Richard: It's a book of pictures. I call it Family Album,U.S.A. Mrs.Vann: Oh, that's a nice idea.Well,it's fine if you take our picture. I'm Martha Vann. Richard: Thank you. I appreciate your help. I'm Richard.What's your name? Gerald: Gerald. Richard: How old are you,Gerald? Gerald: Five. Richard: And where do you live? Mrs.Vann: We live in California. Richard: Well, welcome to New York.OK, just a second. I'm almost ready here. Alexadra: Can I help you? Richard: Oh, please.Hold Gerald's hand, please.Great! Now point to the buildings.Terrific! Give Mommy a kiss, Gerald. Nice! Thank you, Gerald. And thank you,Mrs Vann. Mrs.Vann: Oh, my pleasure.We'll be looking for your book. Richard: Thank you. Good-bye. Bye, Gerald.Thanks again. Alexandra: Oh, you're welcome. Richard: Hey, let me take your picture! Alexandra: Wonderful.Please. Richard: Are you from New York? Alexandra: No, I'm from Greece. I'm an exchange student. Richard: When did you come here? Alexandra: Three months ago. Richard: Your English is very good. Alexandra: Thanks. I studied English in school. Richard: Would you like some coffee? Alexandra: No, thank you. Tell me about your book. Richard: Oh, it's not finished yet, but I have some of the pictures. Would you like to see them? Alexandra: Yes, I'd like that. Richard: Here they are. Family Album, U.S.A. It's an album of pictures of the United States:the cities, the special places, and the people. And these are pictures of people working:steelworkers, bankers, police, street vendors, ambulance drivers, doctors.Oh, this is my father. He's a doctor. This is my mother. Alexandra: What's her name? Richard: Ellen. My younger brother, Robbie. He goes to high school. This is my sister Susan. She works for a toy company.Here's my grandfather. He lives in Florida. And this is my wife Marilyn. Alexandra: Oh, she's very pretty. Richard: Thanks.And what about your family? Alexandra: They're in Thessaloniki. That's a large city in northem Greece. But now I'm living in the Bronx. Richard: With a Greek-American family? Alexandra: No. Hispanic. Richard: Oh no! It's thirty.Will you excuse me? I have to meet my wife. Alexandra: It was nice meeting you. Richard: It was a pleasure meeting you, too.Thanks for your help.And good luck! I've got to go. By the way. I'm Richard. What's your name? Alexandra: Alexandra. Richard: Bye-bye, Alexandra.Thanks. Alexandra: Bye-bye. Richard! Richard! You left your bag.Act2.Alexandra: Excuse me, officer.Can you help me? Policeman: Sure. Alexandra: Can you tell me how to get to Linden Street, in Riverdale? Policeman: “Richard Stewart, 46 Linden Street, Riverdale, New York.“ You should take the number 1 subway. Alexandra: Is there a station near here? Policeman: Yes. The station's that way. You should take the number 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park. Alexandra: Number 1 train to Van Cortlandt park. Thank you. Policeman: Anytime. Good luck. Remember, ther number 1 train. The uptown platform. Alexandra: Thank you. Policeman: You're welcome. Customer: Is this pink too bright for me? Marilyn: Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright pink. Try this. It's size eight. Customer: But I wear size ten. Marilyn: How about green? It's size ten. Customer: Let me try it on.Customer: I'm taking too much of your time. Marilyn: It's six 0'clock. Where's my husband? I was expecting him here at five forty-five. Customer. Don't worry. The we're going to be late for dinner. Marilyn: I know. But we're going to be late for dinner. Customer: I'll take this green sweater. I like the color on me, don't you? Marilyn: I think it looks terrific on you. Richard: I'm sorry I'm so late. I had a really bad day. Marilyn: It's ten after six. We're late. Robbie's cooking tonight,and dinner's at six thirty. Richard: I know. I know.I'm really sorry. I left my bag of film on the ferry. I went back for it , but the ferry was gone. I lost a whole day's work. Marilyn: I'll call the Staten lsland Ferry lost-and-found office. Richard: I didn't think of that. Thanks. Marilyn: Hello, Yes. The number, please, of the Staten lsland Ferry lost-and-found office. Five five five.zero eight zero eight. Thank you. Richard: I really appreciate it, Marilyn. Marilyn: Hello. Did anyone find a camera bag this afternoon, a small canvas bag, on the J.F.Kennedy Ferry?.No? Maybe someone will find it. The name is Stewart, Richard Stewart. And the telephone number is five five five.three oh nine oh. Thank you.Sorry, Richard. They don't have it. Richard: Thanks,anyway. There was a girl on the ferry. Now maybe. Marilyn: Tell me about it on the way home.Act3.Philip: And give her a teaspoon of the medicine after every meal.Don't worry. She'll be fine. You're welcome. Good-bye. Ellen: How are you? Philip: I'm tired and hungry. Ellen: Well, Marilyn and Richard called. They'll be here soon, and then we'll eat. Philip: All right. Is.is Susan coming? Ellen: Well, she'll be here later. She has to work late tonight. Philip: And what's Robbie cooking for dinner? Ellen: It's a surprise. Philip: I hope its pasta. Philip: Robbie, the dinner was terrific. Susan: Yes, it was delicious. Marilyn: What's for dessert?Robbie: Oh, I forgot dessert. Philip: Robbie! Ellen: Don't worry. We've got lots of ice cream. Richard: Oh, I'd love some ice cream. Ellen: Well, there's chocolate and coffee and a little vanilla. Robbie: I'll have vanilla. Is that all right with everyone? Philip: I'll have chocolate. Marllyn: Me, too. Richard: Uh, one scoop of coffee and one scoop of chocolate for me. Ellen: Robbie, will you help me serve? Richard: I keep thinking about that bag of film. Eight rolls. a whole day's work. And good stuff,too. Ellen: I'll get it. Hello. Alexandra: Hello. Does Richard Stewart live here? Robbie: Yes,he's my brother. I'm Robbie.Robbie Stewart. Alexandra: I'm Alexandra Pappas. How do you do? Your brother left his bag of film on the ferryboat. I found it. Robbie: I'm really glad to see you. I mean.my brother'll be really glad to see you! Ellen: Robbie! Who is it? Robbie: It's Richard's film! I mean, Alexandra Pappas. Come in, please. Richard: Alexandra! Alexandra: Hello, Richard. I found your bag! Richard: Oh, thank you! Thank you! Um.Alexandra, let me introduce you. This is my wife Marilyn. Alexandra: Richard showed me your photo. How do you do ? Marilyn: Oh yes. Richard told us all about you. It's nice to meet you. Richard: And this is my mother, Ellen Stewart. Alexandra: How do you do? Richard: And my father, Dr.Philip Stewart. Philip: Nice to meet you, Alexandra. Richard: And¡-ah¡-you met Robbie Alexanra: Yes. And you must be Susan.Hi. Susan: Hi.Welcome. Richard: I'm so glad you found the bag and took the time and trouble to return it. Alexandra: Oh,it was no trouble. I just took the wrong train. Ellen: Would you like something to eat? Alexandra: Thank you, no.I'm late for dinner at my house. I really have to go. Richard: Would you like to call home? Alexandra: I'd appreciate that.Ellen: Please,use the phone. Alexandra: Thanks. Excuse me. Richard: Alexandra's a high-school exchange student from Greece. Robbie: Where does she live? Richard: With a family in the Bronx. Robbie: Oh, that's not too far from here! Richard: Take it easy, Robbie. Alexandra: Thank you. I can only stay a few minutes. Ellen: Have some iced tea. Alexandra: Thanks, Mrs. Stewart. Robbie: Please sit down, Alexandra. Philip: So, you're an exchange student. Where do you go to school? Alexandra: At the Bronx High School of Science. Philip: Oh, that's a very good school. What are your favorite subjects? Alexandra: Biology and mathematics. Richard tells me you're a doctor. Philip: Yes, a pediatrician.And what does your father do? Alexandra: He's a lawyer, in Thessaloniki. Robbie: Would you like some pasta? I made it myself. It might be a little cold. Alexandra: Thanks, no. I do have to go. It was nice meeting you all. Marilyn: Well, maybe you'll come for lunch some Sunday, so we can really thank you for bringing Richard's bag back. Alexandra: Maybe. Ellen: You're welcome anytime. Philip: Good-bye. Richard: Can I drive you home? Alexandra: No,thanks. The train is just up the street. It won't take me long at all. Richard: Well, you really saved the day for me, Alexandra. Alexandra: Bye. Richard: Bye-bye. Ellen: Good night. Philip: She's a smart young lady, and very nice. Robbie: Very! Hey, she forgot her bag! Ellen: I guess we'll be seeing Alexandra again, Right, Robbie?EPISODE 2 The Blind DateAct 1.Harry: Excue me. Can you help me?Vendor: Sure, what do you want? Harry: Where is 83 Wooster Street? Vendor: That's easy. Walk to the comer. Then make a left turn. Then walk two blocks to the traffic light.Make another left to Wooster. Harry: Thank you. To the comer and then a left? Vendor: Yeah. A left. Hot dog? Only seventy-five cents. Harry: No. Thank you. I have a dinner date. Harry: 555-9470.and it's busy.Try again. 555-9470.and it's still busy. Excuse me ,ma'am.I'm looking for 83 Wooster Street. Woman: Yes. Wooster Street is two blocks, and 83 is to the right about two houses. Harry: Thank you, thank you! Woman: You're welcome. Susan: Who is it? Harry: Harry Bennett. Is this Susan? Susan: Yes, it is. Come up. I'm on the top floor. Harry: Nice to meet you, Susan. Sorry I'm late. The traffic. The parking. I was lost. Susan: What pretty flowers! Thank you. Oh, please come in. Don't worry about being late. It's fine. Excuse the mess. I just moved here. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister-in- law Marilyn. Marilyn Stewart, this is Harry Bennett. Harry: Pleased to meet you. Marilyn: Nice to meet you, Harry. Harry: Are we too late for our dinner reservation? Susan: No,the restaurant will hold our table. I know the owner very well. I eat there a lot. Harry: Do you know the phone number of the restaurant? I'd like to call home and leave the number with the baby-sitter. Susan: Sure. The number is. five five five. seventeen twenty. Harry: May I use the Phone? Five five five.one seven two oh, Hello? Hi, Michelle. It's Daddy. Can I speak to Betty? I want to leave the phone number of the restaurant. Hi, Betty. I'll be at five five five.seventeen twenty. OK. Thanks. See you later. Well, that's done. Shall we go ? Susan: I'm ready. See you later, Marilyn. Marilyn: Have a nice evening. Harry: Bye, Marilyn. Hope to see you again. Marilyn: Me, too. Have fun! Susan: Thanks. Harry: After you. Act 2.Somsak: Ah! Miss Stewart! Welcome! How are you? Susan: Five, Somsak.And you? Somsak: Fine, thank you. Sumsak: This is my friend Harry Bennett. Harry: Pleased to meet you. Somsak: Very nice to meet you. Any friend of Miss Stewart's is welcome at Somsak's. Follow me, please. Harry: I like it here. Susan: I do, too. I come here often. Somsak: A special place for special people. Susan: Thank you, Somsak. Harry: Well! Nice restaurant. Somsak: Would you like something to drink? Susan: Yes, I'd like a glass of ginger ale with ice. Harry, what would you like? Harry: Do you have a dry white wine? Somsak: How about a Califomia chabis? Harry: Chablis is fine. Somsak: What would you like to eat? Susan: I'd like the mee krob. Harry, would you like to see a menu? Harry: No, it's OK. I“ll have the mee krob also. What is it? Susan: Crispy fried noodles. I love them. Somsak: May I bring you a salad? Susan: Oh yes. What do you recommend today? Somsak: I recommend rose-petal salad. Special for new friends. Susan: Rose-petal salad? Harry: Why not? Somsak: I'll take care of everything. Susan: I hope you're hungry. Harry: What? Oh, yes. Starving.Well, I. Susan: Well, I. Harry: What do you do at Universe Toy Company? Susan: I'm the vice-president of new toy development. Harry: Terrific! Susan: I know you're a CPA. Harry: That's true. Harry Bennett, Certfied public accountant. I love numbers. I do some work for Smith and Dale, your company's accounting firm. Susan: And so. Harry: Here we are. Susan: Yes. Harry: I have a daughter. Susan: I know. How old is she?Harry: She's nine years old. Susan: That's a nice age. What's her name? Harry: Michelle. Susan: Do you have a picture of her? Susan: She's very pretty. Harry: Thank you. Somsak: Rose-petal salad. And there's a phone call for you, Mr.Bennett. Harry: I'll get the rest of the dinner. Excuse me. Harry: Please forgive me ,Susan, but.I have to leave. I feel terrible, but. Susan: What's the matter? Harry: My daughter isn't feeling well. Susan: Oh no! Is it serious? Harry: I don't know.The baby-sitter says she has a stomachache, and she's crying. I'll have to go home. Will you forgive me? Susan: Of course. I'm so sorry for Michelle. And you didn't have a chance to eat. Harry: Oh, it's OK. Let me take you home first. Susan: No,no. Please, go ahead. Harry: It's our first date. Susan: We'll make another. Please don't worry. Harry: I'll phone you. Susan: I hope your daughter is all right. Good-bye. Harry: Good-bye.Act 3.Marilyn: What happened? Susan: The baby-sitter called. His daughter is sick. Marilyn: What's wrong? Susan: I think she has a stomachache. He's a good father. Marilyn: So.what do you think of him? Susan: He's very nice. But I think he was nervous tonight. It was his first date in two years. Marilyn: Will you see him again? Susan: I hope so. Marilyn: This food is delicious. Susan: He didn't get a thing to eat. Marilyn: You ordered enough for three or four people, but I'm not complaining. The food delicious. Susan: Who is that? Marilyn: Do you think it's. Susan: No. You won't believe it, Marilyn!Marilyn: I believe it. Even without looking. Harry: Hi! Susan: How.? Harry: Your downstairs neighbor let me in. Susan: Did you go home? Harry: I did, but everything is OK, so I decided to come back. To apologize for leaving so early, I brought you a little gift. It's a bonsai tree for your new apartment. Hi, Marilyn. I hope it's not too late. Marilyn: Oh, not at all. We're still eating. Susan: Please, come in. Join us. It's our meal form the restaurant.And how is your daughter? Harry: Oh, she's fine. It was only a tummy ache. Susan: It's good that you went back. Harry: Yes, I think it's important for me to be there since her mother died. Susan: I agree. Aren't you hungry? Harry: As a matter of fact.I am hungry. Marilyn: There's lots of food left. Harry: Mmm,this is delicious! Susan: Enjoy! Marilyn: I'm going to excuse myself. I have a lot of work to do to get ready for tomorrow. Good night, Harry. It was nice meeting you. Harry: Bye, Marilyn. Marilyn: Good night, Susan. Susan: Good night, Marilyn. Susan: She's going to a fashion show here in the city tomorrow.She is sleeping here so she won't have to travel from Riverdale in the morning. Harry: You two must be close. Susan