Mr Marsh: Bye-bye, Mr Orlov.
2. Extending an Invitation to Lunch
Mr Serov: This is Mr Serov speaking.
Mr Weston: Good afternoon, Mr Serov. This is Weston.
Mr Serov: Hello, Mr Weston. What a surprise! I didn’t expect you to be back in London so soon.
Mr Weston: This time I’m here only on a short visit and I’d like very much to meet you. Could you join me for lunch, say, tomorrow?
Mr Serov: Thanks for your kind invitation but I’m afraid I’m booked up for tomorrow. Could you suggest an alternative date?
Mr Weston: Just a second. I’ll look at my schedule. Can we make it Friday, then?
Mr Serov: Yes, that’d be splendid.
Mr Weston: I’ll be in touch with you and let you know the place and time.
Mr Serov: Thank you for the invitation. Good-bye.
Mr Weston: See you on Friday.
3. Invitation to a Motor Show
Secretary: Hello.
Mr Stock: Good morning. I’d like to speak to Mr Baturin.
Secretary: Who’s calling, please?
Mr Stock: This is Mr Stock from Satre Ltd.
Secretary: Will you hold the line, please? I’ll see if Mr Baturin’s available. Mr Stock, Mr Baturin is on the other phone. Will you wait or call back?
Mr Stock: I’ll wait, thank you.
Secretary: Hello, Mr Stock. I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. I’m putting Mr Baturin on the line now.
Mr Baturin: Good morning, Mr Stock.
Mr Stock: Good morning, Mr Baturin. I believe you know that the International Motor Show at Earls Court is due to open on Wednesday, October 18. We would greatly appreciate it if you could come to Earls Court to attend the official opening. The Lada 1200 Saloon from Satre Motors will make its debut at this show.
Mr Baturin: Thank you very much for your kind invitation. But unfortunately I can’t accept it. I have an appointment. I think Mr Ozerov will be able to attend this function if you don’t mind.
Mr Stock: Oh, we will be happy to see Mr Ozerov. We are sending a Complimentary Ticket[2] for him by hand.
Mr Baturin: I wish you every success in your business. The Lada is really creating a great deal of interest wherever it is shown. I sincerely hope that selling Soviet cars in this country will be very profitable for you.
Mr Stock: Thank you for your kind wishes. Good-bye.
Mr Baturin: Bye-bye, Mr Stock.
4. Invitation to the Ballet
Mr Hopkins: Hopkins speaking. Good afternoon.
Mr Zotov: Good afternoon. Zotov here. I’m so glad I got through at last. I tried to get you on the phone yesterday but you were out.
Mr Hopkins: Yes, I was away from London and returned this morning.
