101 Conversations in Simple English

12. The next step

The waiter takes Natalie and Alice’s order over to their table. The news about the robbery at Lawrence Windsor’s mansion is on the TV.

Alice: Thank you. Could you bring us some sugar?

Waiter: Right away.

Alice: What should we do now?

Natalie: Well, nothing! Why do you want to do something? Detective Smith is working on the case.

Alice: But it’s fun! I think we should go to Lawrence Windsor’s house.

Waiter: Sorry for butting in, but Lawrence Windsor doesn’t live in a house. He lives in a mansion!

Natalie: Is he rich?

Waiter: Yes, very rich. He has a huge art collection.

Alice: Do you know where he lives?

Waiter: Of course, it’s just down the road near Hampstead Heath. You can see his mansion from here.

Alice: The bill, please!