Crossroads Cafe 2

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Crossroads Cafe (Growing Pains)1Mr. Brashov, I am thinking that we need to automatic Crossroads Cafe. , .

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2Automatic? What does that mean? ? ?

3You know, make things happen automatically. Maybe with a computer.

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4Jamal, why do I need an expensive computer when I have you? , ?

5Youre just as efficient as any computer and much more friendly. .

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6Careful, Victor. Youre going to lose. , . .

7Maybe, but I doubt it. Lets see. , . .

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8Nice move, Victor. / Thank you! , . / .

9Checkmate..

10Well, you cant win them all. .

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One for lunch? ?

12No. Actually Im here to see the owner.

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Is he expecting you? / I hope not. ? / .

14What can I do for you? / Are you the owner? ? / ?

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15Yes. I am Victor Brashov. , .

16Margaret Reilly, inspector with the Department of Health and Safety.

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17Are you here for lunch?

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18No. Im here to inspect the restaurant. / For what? . . / ?

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Whatever I can see. And what I cant see, Ill find. . .

20Even very small violations that no one else would notice. .

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No one told me you were coming. .


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Its an inspection, Mr. Brashov, not a party. . , .

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23We keep a very clean cafe here, Mrs. Reilly.

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24Thats "Ms." / Oh, my apologies, Miss-- . / , , .

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25No, not Miss. Ms. Mizz. /Ms. Of course. , , ~ . / , .

26I am sure you will find no problems here, Ms. Reilly. . .

27Mr. Brashov, in the 14 years Ive been an inspector with Department of Health andSafety, , 14 .

28Ive never once seen a restaurant that didnt have any problem. .

29Well, perhaps Crossroads Cafe will be the first. .

30I dont think so. .

31Now, if someone please could direct me to the room where you keep your supplies.

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32Oh, there is nothing there that is unhealthy.


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33Mr. Brashov, I intend to check every corner, every nook and cranny in the restaurant,

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34Whether you think there may be problems or not. .

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35If you insist. / I do. . / .

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36Please. Follow me.

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37Two for lunch? / We would like to order something to go. ? / .

38What would you like? ?

39What kind of pie have you got?

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40Apple and boysenberry. .

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Ill have a piece of boysenberry. .

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Make that two, please. .


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43

Okay. Why dont you have a seat? . ?

44Thank you. / Ill be just a minute. . / .

45Henry? / Shh! ? / !

46Why are you hiding?

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47Henry, what in the world are you doing? / Shh! , ? / !

48What are you doing down here? / Shh! ? / !

49Why are we whispering? What?

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50Here you go. Would you like anything to drink with your pie? . ?

51

Large cup of coffee for me. / Coming right up.

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52Henry, whats going on? , ?

53The man at the table is my uncle. .

54So whats wrong with that?


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55If he sees me working here, hell tell my parents. .

56Youre not making any sense.

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57Well, my parents dont exactly know that Im working here. .

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They dont exactly know? ?

59I just didnt exactly mention that I work here. .

60They think Im in school every day until 3:00 3 .

61Oh, Henry!

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62Whats the big deal? Lots of kids do it. ? .

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School in the morning. Work in the afternoon. .

64The big deal is you didnt tell your parents. .

65Whats Mr. Brashov going to say? ?

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Maybe he wont find out. .

67Oh, yes, he will. / How can you be so sure?

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68

Because you are going to tell him. / I am? . / ?

69Either you are or I am. .

70Rosa, have you seen Henry? / I think hes somewhere in back. , ? / .

71Henry! Henry, one look at your cart and that inspector will have a fit. ! , .

72Henry! Is that you? / Uncle Fred. Hi. ? ? / , .

73

What are you doing here? ?

74Oh, I just stopped by to help out. , .

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75To help out??

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Yeah, uh, Uncle Fred, meet Mr. Brashov. Mr. Brashov, meet my Uncle Fred. , , , .

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How do you do? / Nice to meet you. ? / .


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78

Your nephew is a very good worker. .

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79He is? / I work here, Uncle Fred.

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80You do? / Yes, Part-time. ? / , .

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So youre earning a little extra money, are you? / Yeah. ? / .

82Im sure the girls at school will be very impressed. .

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83Nice to meet you, Mr. Brashov. . .

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Please, come see us again. .

85Well, say hello to your mother and father. .

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I better see how the inspection is going. .

87I get nervous with that woman roaming around on her own. .

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So what do you think? Are we going to pass the inspection? ? ?


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89

Youll find out when you read my report. .

90Well, it was nice to meet you. .

91I hope you can come back again and try one of Rosas specials. .

92Mr. Brashov, I am not finished. I have a lot more to do here.

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93More to do? ?

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Yes! I must inspect your office, the bathrooms, the kitchen. ! , , .

95So, whos going to show me around? ?

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96Well, I have a lot of important paperwork to finish. .

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97

Katherine. Can you escort Ms. Reilly? . .

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98Oh, Im sorry, Mr. Brashov. I have to pick up my kids after school.

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Rosa? How about you? Can you show Ms. Reilly around? , ? ?


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100

I have to plan tomorrows menu. / Of course. . / .

101Dont look at me. I dont even work here. . .

102Well, I need someone to show me around. .

103Isnt there anyone else you can spare?

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104Oh, Jamal. , .

105Yes. / Mr. Brashov . / .

106Yes? Yes, Henry. What is it?

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107The something for I have to talk to you. / All right. Come in. . / . .

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You know

109working here is-- --

110I mean, I wouldnt want to do anything thats wrong or-- , --

111Henry, stop. You dont have to worry. / I dont?


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112No! Everyone makes mistakes now and then. ! .

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Well, this was a pretty big mistake, and if my parents find out-- , --

114Henry, please! You dont think I would tell your parents about something sounimportant. , ! .

115You really wont say anything? ?

116Not a word.

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117Leaving a bussing cart in the wrong place is not the end of the world. .

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118A bussing cart? But what I-- ? --

119But nothing. Whats important is you are doing a good job.

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120You are responsible, dependable and trustworthy. .

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121Thanks. Mr. Brashov. . .

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Eleven, twelve, thirteen. Can you believe we have two teenagers? 11, 12, 13. ?

123Now, that one was born a teenager.

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124

Henry!!

125Hey! I was right in the middle of the guitar sole. .

126Can you comb your hair, please? And tuck in your shirt. ? .

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I want you to look nice for your brothers party. .

128Ill get it. .

129Hey! Hey you. ! .

130Hello, everyone.

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131You didnt tell me Uncle Fred was coming. .

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Hi, mom. / I invited him to join us. , . / .

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Great idea. .


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Wheres the birthday boy? / Hell be right out. ? / .

135Henry, its good to see you again. / Its good to see you too. , . / .

136Henry, can you get your brother, please? , ?

137Hey, Uncle Fred! / Hello. Edward! Happy birthday!

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138Oh, thanks. Uncle Fred. Can I open it? , , . ?

139

Yes, I suppose so. , .

140Well, Henry, with your schedule these days, Im surprised you have time for birthdayparties.

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141Its really not that bad. .

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Oh, I dont know. Between school and your job, youre become a very busy boy.

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143Ill go get the matches, and we can light the candles. . .

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144What job are you talking about? ?

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Oh, well-- / What job, Henry? , -- / , ?

146Henry? / I have a job at a restaurant. Im a busboy.

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147A restaurant? What restaurant? / Its called Crossroads Cafe. ? ? / .

148I saw Henry there this afternoon. Its a nice little place. . .

149As a matter of fact, their chicken and rice is absolutely out of thins world. , .

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150Why didnt you say anything? ?

151Because I knew you wouldnt let me do it.

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152But you did it anyway. .

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Hey, thanks, Uncle Fred. I hear this is a really great game. . .

154Henry. Were waiting. , .

155I go to class in the morning and work in the afternoon. The school says its okay. . .

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But your parents do not. .

157And why is working go important, Henry?

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158

I dont want to have to ask you for everything. I want to buy things for myself. . .

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159What kind of thing? / Like an electric guitar. / But you play the violin. ? / . / .

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160Yeah, but I also want to play the guitar. Im going to be in a band. , . .

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If we were still in China, we wouldnt even have to talk about this. .

162But this isnt China. This is America. This is our home now. . , .

163No! This is where we live. , .

164A home is the place that children respect their parents and grandparents.

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165Going to school and learning that will lead to something. .

166Electric guitars will not. Cleaning dishes will not. .

167Why dont you at least come and see for yourself?


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168Come to Crossroads Cafe and meet the people I work with. .

169I do not want to meet them. They have nothing to offer my son!

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170You dont even know your son. .

171It was only a year ago that the Vilenskiy family left their home in th Ukraine to come tothe united states. .

172Their main reason for leaving? Daughter Regina.

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173She was, in fact, the only Jew in her class. .

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174The way children are raised by their families is basically anti-Semitic. .

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As she grew up, fear for her future, for her life were good reason to leave. .

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Because Regina learned English quickly, she often serves as translator for her parents. .

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177Our daughter to some extent becomes a little more of a parent to us than we are to

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Children adapt better, more quickly, to a new country and a new culture. , .

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179I like the fact I am acquainted with both cultures because its very interesting to share. , ,

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180To be able to understand someone else who is very different from you. .

181Even as they settle into their new home, ,

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Family traditions remain important part of their lives. .

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183We see that children are very independent here, even at a very young age.

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184It is great and we like it, but there are some decisions that be must at the family table. .

185Its a delicate balance, blending old and new cultural traditions. .

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But the result can add a richness to the lives of the people involved. .

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187As parents, we want our only daughter to bring everything .

188she has to the country that opened its doors to us and gave her an opportunity .

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189And I connected this pipe here to solve the problem. .

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190Yes, yes, thats all very interesting. , , .

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No, if you look here, youll see how I cut down the water pressure. , .

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192I dont like what Im seeing.

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193But its very important. If the water pressure is too high for the pipe-- . --

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This is not good at all. .

195

I have another drawing I can show you. Maybe then you will see-- . .


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drawing: , ,

196Do you know what is in this? ?

197Yes. The popes are made of steel. Some parts are plastic. / In this!

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198Yes, it says right here. Lots of different chemicals with very long name. , . .

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199I assume you know this is highly toxic. .

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200Of course. Yeah. , .

201So, Ms. Reilly, is Jamal showing you everything you need to see?

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202Far more than I need to see. .

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Good. Jamal is full of interesting information.

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204Speaking of information, I have a few simple forms for you to fill out. . .

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205Form? ?

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Yes. Theyre required whenever toxic substances are used near an area where food isbeing prepared.

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Oh, Ill be very happy to offer any assistance I can. , .

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208I knew I could count on you. .

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209Mr. Brashov, my special tomorrow will be lasagna. ,

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210You think I should use ground beef or turkey? , ?

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211

My aunt in Romania used to use goat meat. .

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212Goat meat? / Mmm! That should bring people in. ? / ! .

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213Mr. Brashov..

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So, whats next on the agenda for Inspector Reilly? , ?

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215Hopefully something that doesnt involve blueprints. Lets see.


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. . blueprint: ,

216Ah, yes, a thorough investigation of the dining area.

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217And an in-depth interview with the waitress. .

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218Hello. Right this way, please. . .

219We need place settings for table four.

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220What are you doing here? / Do you know each other? ? / ?

221

Mom, Dad, this is Mr. Brashov, the owner of Crossroads Cafe. , , .

222Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Chang. Its a pleasure to meet you. / Nice to meet you also. , . . / .

223

You have a wonderful son, even if he is a bit clumsy at times. , .

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224So, what are you doing here?

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225Were doing what you asked us to do. We have come to see where you work.

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226Well, what do you think so far?

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Im sure this is very fine restaurant. .

228So, does this mean- / The answer is still no. -- / .

229The answer is no? What is the question? ? ?

230Whether theyll let me work here or not. .

231I thought you were happy to have him work here.

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232No. Were completely against it. . .

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233But you signed the form. / What form? . / ?

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The form from the school. / I dont know anything about such a form.

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235I have a copy in my office. / May I see it, please? . / ?

236Yes, of course. Please follow me. , . .

237Thank you very much, Ms. Blake.


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238I hope you enjoyed our little chat as much as I have. .

239Rosa, I need something for this headache.

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240Katherine, what is it? You look terrible. , ? .

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241My brain has just been run over by a truck. A very large truck. . .

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Some people find these interviews a bit difficult. .

243Excuse me. Could we speak for a few minutes in the kitchen? ?

244Of course. I love to show people my kitchen. . .

245Ill get the aspirin ready for you.

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246This is not my signature. / Or mine. . / .

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247I was afraid to show it to you. I didnt think you would sign it. . .

248This form is a lie. It means nothing.


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249It meant something to me. .

250Henry, you lied, not only to your parents, but to me, to all of us.

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251What was that? / Im not sure. ? / .

252Rosa, whats going on? We heard someone scream. , ? .

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253Well, I was just about to show her our freezer. We were walking across the kitchen.

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254I looked behind me and no Ms. Reilly. .

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255You mean she just disappeared? ?

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No. She just fell flat on her face. / What? . . / ?

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257Mr. Brashov, what is this? / It looks like a violin case.

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258Obviously it is violin case. But the question is what is doing in your kitchen?

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259

Maybe one of our customers left it there accidentally. Does this violate any rules? . ?

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Not unless, of course, someone trips over it and nearly breaks her leg! !

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261I dont know how it got there. Ill look into it right away.

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262See that you do. Otherwise you can expect to read about this little incident in myreport.

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263All right, Ms. Reilly.

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264Youll be hearing from me. Good-bye, Rosa. It was great talking to you. . , . .

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Ill be stopping by sometime and trying one of your specials.

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266Anytime..

267I dont believe this. .

268What a day.


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269Mr. Brashov, Im really sorry about the violin case. , .

270I have a lesson later today. I was going to practice after work.

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271Its all right. Dont worry about it. .

272Henry, youre still practicing your violin. , .

273Sure. Why not? , ?

274We thought you were not interested in doing anything but earning money. .

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I never said that. .

276Well, maybe weve been wrong about some thing. .

277

Does this mean I can still work here? ?

278No / Maybe. / .

279I still no not like the fact that Henry lied go us. .

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I dont like that either. But I cannot say I never lied to my parents. . .

281Neither can I.

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282

Neither can I..

283Mr. Brashov, do you have any more copies of that form? , ?

284I think I may have one in my office. .

285Are you going to sigh it? ?

286Not until you prove to us that you can work here and still keep up with yourschoolwork and the violin lessons. .

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287But how can I prove that to you unless you let me working? ?

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288Perhaps we can try it for the next few weeks. .

289Then your parents can decide if they want to sigh the form.

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290What if they dont?

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291Then Crossroads Cafe will have to find a new busboy.

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Okay. Youre got a deal. . .

293Bills and more bills. , .

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294Bye! Im off to class!

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295Uh-oh. / What is it? - . / ?

296

I think it is the report from that inspector. .

297"Numerous infractions, mostly of a minor nature. "

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298Pending corrective action, Crossroads Cafe is approved for continued operation." .

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299Congratulations!.

300Achhh!!

301Mr. Brashov, whats wrong? Thats great news.


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302Yes, except that Ms. Reilly is due back some time in the next three months. , 3 .

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303Oh, thats not great news. See you tomorrow. , . .

304Good-bye. Mr. Brashov. . .

305See you in the morning. .

306Lets see what else we have here.

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307Henry, this will be of interest to you. , .

308What is it? Somebody applying for my job? ? ?

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309A work-study form from your parents.

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310Did they sign it? / Yes. ? / .

311

All right! Rock-and roll band here I come. ! .

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Ill be in the back. .


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313

Mr. Brashov..

314Do you mind if I hang around here for a while until I go to my lesson? ?

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315No, not at all. Henry. Keep up the good work. , . , .

316Thanks, Mr. Brashov..

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