Furnishing the Room

This dialogue is a conversation between a very well-known and popular American designer, Margaret Grace, and her client, a young woman whose name is Victoria Twist. Mr. and Mrs. Twist and their little boy Jack have moved into a new house recently. And now Mrs. Twist has come to Miss Grace’s office to get some advice about furnishing her son’s room. Now listen to the dialogue.

• Good morning, Miss Grace.

• Hello, Mrs. Twist. How are you?

• Fine, thanks. I’m glad to meet you. I’ve heard so much about you.

• Thank you. I’m glad to meet you. What can I do for you?

• Oh, I need your help. I’d like to get some advice about furnishing my son’s room. You know, when Jack was a baby my husband and I lived in his parents’ house. And now Jack is already seven and he needs a room of his own.

• I see…

• So we bought a new house a month ago. And my husband, David, wants our son to have the most comfortable and beautiful room. So we decided to ask for the professional help. My cousin, Alice, told me so much about you. She says you’re a very creative person and your ideas are very modern and fashionable.

• Thank you. Yes, I remember Alice. Her daughter is so sweet. So you are going to speak about your son’s room… What kind of room do you prefer? Must it be large or small?

• Well, not very large, I think. But it must be cosy, light, warm and cute.

• OK. I have some pictures of nurseries. Would you like to have a look at them? May be you’ll choose one of them for Jack.

• Yes, it’s a good idea!

• So here you are.

• Oh, I’ve got it! I think this one is the most suitable for Jacky. And I like it.

• Well, I agree with you. It is one of the most comfortable rooms in this catalogue. There are all necessary things here. And it looks very nice. As you come into the room you see a large window.

• Are there any curtains there?

• Yes, there are beautiful colored curtains there. At the other end of the room there is a writing-table. On the table you see a lamp and several books. By the table there is a small chair. Here your son can do his homework, read books and draw.

• Where is the bed?

• The bed is between the wardrobe and the cabinet. On the bed there are several cushions. Above the bed you can see shelves with books and toys. Opposite the bed there are two armchairs and a small square table between them. On the floor you can see a little carpet.

• Oh, it looks pretty! There are many pictures and flower-pots on the walls. I think Jack will be happy to have a room of such kind.

• I’m glad you like it. So we can start working on it in a week, can’t we?

• Yes, next Monday, I expect.

• It’s splendid! I hope you won’t be disappointed.

• Thank you for helping me. It was nice seeing you.

• You’re welcome. See you on Monday. Say hello to Alice.

• I will. Good-bye, Miss Grace.

• Good-bye, Mrs. Twist.