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"Lesson 8
ED FORMS A ROCK BAND
lans to become a successful musician.
he needs Susan to loan him money for a
guitar. Susan suggests that Ted bake cook-
earn the money.
Susan: You’re in good spirits today, Ted.
Ted: I’ve got great news, Mom.
Susan: What is it?
Ted: Amber and J are going to start a rock band!
Susan: Good for you!
Ted: Mom, I’m not going to beat around the bush. I need to
borrow $1,000 for a new guitar.
Susan: Ted, your father and I can’t shell out that much. We
aren’t made of money.
Ted: —_You’re not? I thought you were millionaires, like Don-
ald and Ivana Trump!*
Susan: Haha. This is no time to be a wise guy!
Ted: I promise Ill pay you back.
Susan: How?
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