DUO 3.0　SECTION 43　518-530

Can you spare a minute? I’d like to discuss something of importance to both of us.

It may seem trivial to you but for me it’s worth paying attention to.

As far as Bob is concerned, anything goes. By contrast, Jane is very cautious.

After an awkward pause, Bill took her by the hand and dragged her upstairs.

Bill just wanted to comfort Monica, but she interpreted it as romantic interest.

After making sure she was sound asleep, he crept out of the room and set off.

Between you and me, Lisa, I came across Nick passionately embracing a woman.

Such a remark is open to misunderstanding.

“I can’t stand it anymore!” “Calm down. I’ll come over as soon as possible.”

Don’t take it literally. He is inclined to exaggerate.

“You should apologize to Lisa for making fun of her. You went too far this time.” “Yeah .. I will, sometime when she’s in a better mood.”

“Lisa, are you getting along with Nick?” “Once in a while, I think of divorcing him.” “You must be kidding!”

In tears, she tore up his letter and threw it away.