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On a street in downtown Manhattan. Harry Bennett is carrying some flowers. He takes out a piece of paper from his pocket. It reads, “Susan Stewart , 83 Wooster Street, phone 555-9470,8：00 P.M.”Harry stops to talk to a street vendor. He asks him for directions.
Harry：Excuse me. Can you help me?
Vendor：Sure, what do you want ?
Harry：Where is 83 Wooster Street ?
Vendor：That's easy. [ He points.] Walk to the corner.Then make a left turn. ( 1 ). Make another left to Wooster.
Harry：Thank you. To the corner and then a left?
Vendor：Yeah.A left, Hot dog? Only seventy-fivecents.
Harry：No. Thank you. I have a dinner date.
A little later. Harry is still lost. he goes to a pay phone and dials Susan's telephone number.
Harry：555-9470 ... and it's busy. ... Try again.555-9470…and it's still busy. [ He walks toa grocery store to ask for directions.] Ex-cuse me, ma'am. I'm looking for 83 Woost-er 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.
A few minutes later. Harry finds Wooster Street. He rings the buzzer to Susan's apartment.
Susan：[at the intercom] Who is it?
Harry：harry Bennett. Is this Susan?
Susan：Yes, it is.Come up. I'm on the top floor.
Susan：[She opens the door.]Hello, Harry.It's nice to meet you.
Harry：Nice to meet you,Susan.[he gives her the flowers.] 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：( 2 )
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? ( 3 ).
Susan：Sure. The number is…five five five…seventeen twenty.
Harry：May I use the phone?
[Susan indicates yes.]
Harry：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. [He hangs up.] 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.
END Of ACT I
