w: hi, john.
m: hi, lucy. 1
w: yes. i’m required to tell a story in english before the lesson begins.
m: oh, i see. 2
w: you’re right. i need to practice on the stage before they all come.
m: 3
w: yes, here, in my pocket. . . oops, where is it?
m: don’t worry. 4
w: . . . no, not in the bag, either. i’m afraid i left it at home.