101 Conversations in Intermediate English

55. The goodnight

Laura takes her son, Jake, home. After preparing dinner, she gives him a bath and puts him to bed.

Laura: Would you like one of your books?

Jake: No thanks, mummy. I’m tired.

Laura: I know son. It’s been a long day for both of us.

Jake: Mummy, can I ask you a question?

Laura: Of course, anything.

Jake: Is your boss bad?

Laura: I don’t know son. In any case, remember everything you hear in mummy’s office is completely confidential. Do you know what the word confidential means?

Jake: No. What does it mean?

Laura: It means that it’s a secret and that you can’t tell anyone.

Jake: Ok, but is he bad?

Laura: I’ll soon find out, son. But, now, sleep!

Jake: Ok, mummy, goodnight. I love you.

Laura: I love you too, my son. Good night.