Alice
Alice Hey, Bella. Do you want to come shopping with me tomorrow?
Bella
Bella I don’t think I can, Alice. I can’t afford it. I’ve spent too much money on music and clothes lately. And my mum would be cross. She thinks I waste my pocket money on things I don’t really need.
Alice
Alice But it’s sale time. We can shop around for fantastic bargains. I’ve been saving up for some boots and they’re on special offer now.
Bella
Bella Oh, I don’t know.
Alice
Alice Come on. I’ll lend you some money, if you like.
Bella
Bella That’s probably not a good idea. I don’t like being in debt.
Alice
Alice Don’t be silly. I’m your friend. You can pay me back whenever. Remember that blue dress that you liked? Well, there are huge reductions in that shop. I’m sure that dress has 70% off now.
Bella
Bella Really? That is a bargain. I don’t know when I can pay you back, though.
Alice
Alice Didn’t you say that your aunt wanted to buy you a late birthday present? Can’t you ask her for some money? Or she could pay for the dress?
Bella
Bella That’s not a bad idea. I’d forgotten about that.
Alice
Alice So that’s decided? Shall we go tomorrow?
Bella
Bella OK, then. I could always just try it on, couldn’t I?
Alice
Alice See? That dress looks great on you! I told you.
Bella
Bella I love it. And what a bargain! Can I borrow the money, then?
Alice
Alice Of course. Here you are.
Bella
Bella I hope my mum won’t be cross. If she is, I can always take it back and get a refund.
Alice
Alice I’m sure you can. If you keep your receipt. Come on. Let’s pay at that till over there.
Bella
Bella I’d like to buy this dress, please.
Assistant
Certainly. Are you paying in cash or by credit card?
Bella
Bella Cash, please. Can I bring it back, if I change my mind?
Assistant
Assist. I’m sorry. There are no refunds or exchanges on sale goods. We’ve nearly sold out of that dress and we aren’t going to get any more stock in.
Bella
Bella Oh dear … I’ll take it, anyway.
Assistant
Assist. OK. And here’s your change.
Bella
Bella Thank you. Oh well, I just hope Mum isn’t cross with me.
Alice
Alice I’m sure you can. If you keep your receipt.
Alice
Alice Come on. Let’s pay at that till over there.
Bella
Bella I’d like to buy this dress, please.
Assistant
Certainly. Are you paying in cash or by credit card?
Bella
Cash, please. Can I bring it back, if I change my mind?
Assistant
I’m sorry. There are no refunds or exchanges on sale goods. We’ve nearly sold out of that dress and we aren’t going to get any more stock in.
Bella
Oh dear … I’ll take it, anyway.
Assistant
OK. And here’s your change.
Bella
Thank you. Oh well, I just hope Mum isn’t cross with me.
