情景英语：实用美语会话（三十二）

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 blond¹ 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 pregnant² 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 savings³. 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 Mount⁴ 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 ranch⁵ 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 tiles⁶ 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 investment⁷.

    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.