—My mother has been ill for several days.  —____________

—Did you forget about my birthday?--______ I’ve booked a table for this evening.

--Shall I have another look at the flat and tell you more about it?--__________. I’ll telephone the salesgirl for details myself later.

It is getting late. I am afraid I must be going now! OK,________________

—It’s a shame to ask you to lend me more money, but…一________You really need money to keep on with your education.