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Virginia: I remember yuor parents' first house very well. It was on Spring Avenue, near the park.
     Richard: I grew up in that house.
     Virginia: Yes, and you were such a cute baby.
     Marilyn : I've seen pictures of him. He had blond hair.
     Virginia: I've been friendly with the Stewart family for a long time, so It's my pleasure to help you find a house now.
     Richard: Well, we're not sure we can afford one.
     Marilyn: But we'd like to find ut about the possibilities.
     Virginia: That's a good idea. I love your house on Linden Street. I sold your father that house seventeen years ago.
     Marilyn: Really?
     Richard: Yes, Mom was pregnant with Robbie then, and they needed the extra room.
     Virginia: I hear you're expecting a baby, Mrs.Stewart.
     Marilyn: Mmm-hmm. So we will be needing more room.
     Virginia: Oh, so you don't need something immediately?
     Richard: No. But in five or six months……
     Marilyn: And time passes so quickly.
     Virginia: Yes, it does. Well, when you called, you gave me enough information about your salaries and your savings. So I have a good idea about your financial situation. Let me show your some pictures of houses.
     Marilyn: With two bedrooms?
     Virginia: Yes, I think I can show you some. Of course, they won't be in Riverdale. The cost of housing's too high for you here.
     Richard: I haven't thought about living anywhere else. We've always lived in this area.
     Marilyn: Where should we look for a house, Mrs.Martinelli?
     Virginia: Well, we have an office in Mount Kisco. It's a lovely area, and it's only about an hour's rive from here. Here. I have a book with photos of some homes in that area. Now, let's see. Here. This is a lovely two-bedroom house in your price range.
     Marilyn: It's pretty, but I prefer a two-story home.
     Richard: I do, too. I don't care for a ranch type.
     Virginia: OK. Oh, this is a wonderful house. I know it well. I sold it to the present owners.
     Richard: It looks wonderful.
     Virginia: This is a two-bedroom, two-bath house. It has a full basement, and it is on a half- acre lot. You can probably afford this one.
     Marilyn: I like this house.
     Richard: So do I.
     Virginia: And the price is right. Would you like to go see it?
     Richard: Yes. We're planning to talk to someone at the bank next week. Perhaps we could see the house this weekend.
     Virginia: If some one doesn't buy it before then. But let's keep looking. Just to get an idea of some other possibilities.
     Richard: This is very helpful, Mrs. Martinelli.
     Virginia: Here. This is a wonderful example of Spanish-style architecture.
     Richard: Oh, I love the roof tiles on a Spanish-style house.
     Marilyn: It looks like the houses in Hollywood.
     Virginia: It's interesting. A house like this in Riverdale costs double the price. Oh my! Here's a real buy. It's a bargain. This house just came on the market.
     Marilyn: It's quite lovely. Is it a two-bedroom house?
     Virginia: No. It has three bedrooms and three baths. I know the house. It has a brand new kitchen. And a living room with a twelve-foot ceiling. And there's a two-car garage.
     Richard: Then why don't we go look at this house, too?
     Virginia: It's a good investment.
     Richard: Thank you, Mrs. Martinelli.
     Marilyn: Thanks so much.
     Virginia: My pleasure. Give my best to your parents.
     Virginia: Your father's a wonderful doctor, Richard. He took care of my daughter when she was a child. He's the best pediatrician in Westchester.
     Richard: Thanks, Mrs. Martinelli, I'll give them your regards.
     Marilyn: We really appreciate your advice.
     Virginia: I do think you should go see the houses and talk to the bank. Here. Let me give you some information sheets abo the houses. They're both very good buys.
     Richard: Well, thanks so much for your help and your time, Mrs. Martinelli. We've got a lot to talk about.
     Marilyn: Mmm-hmm. Thanks.