101 Conversations in Intermediate English

52. Turner realises

While Jake is having a look at the picture, Turner and Detective Smith finish their conversation about the day’s cases.

Laura: Ok, boss. How is the work going with the anti-kidnapping task force?

Turner: They will work through the night, but I doubt they’ll know any more about the kidnappers until the morning.

Laura: I thought so. Ok, I’ll be back tomorrow.

Turner: Don’t think I’ve forgotten anything about the informant, Smith. I have appointments tomorrow morning, so I probably won’t get here until midday, but then we can have a proper chat.

Laura: Understood, boss.

Jake: Mummy, it looks like one of my “Where’s Wally?” books.

Laura: Yes. Exactly, son.

Jake: I’ve already found all of the baddies.

Turner: What… What do you mean by “all of the baddies”, Jake?

Jake: They are all wearing red handkerchiefs!

Turner: It was this picture… Smith? Who painted this picture?

Laura: I already told you, boss. It appeared at the Tate. We are trying to find out.

Turner: Ok. I have to go. Let’s talk tomorrow.

Laura: Bye, boss!