5. Reserving a Book



1.

A: How may I help you?

B: I couldn't find the book I was looking for.

A: Have you checked the database?

B: I checked.

A: Was it on the shelf?

B: It should have been, but it wasn't.

A: Maybe someone took it.

B: Will you be getting another copy anytime soon?

A: I'm sure we will.

B: Would you be able to reserve it for me?

A: I sure will.

B: Thank you very much.



2.

A: May I help you?

B: I can't find the book I want.

A: Why don't you try looking at the database?

B: I checked it already.

A: Do we have it available?

B: It wasn't there.

A: I guess it is lost.

B: Will you be getting another copy?

A: Yes, we will.

B: Could you reserve a copy for me?

A: I can do that.

B: That's great. Thanks a lot.



3.

A: What can I do for you?

B: I was looking for a book, but I couldn't find it.

A: Did you check our database to see if it was on the shelf?

B: I already did.

A: Is it on the shelf?

B: I didn't see it.

A: Apparently somebody took that book out of the library.

B: Will you ever get another copy?

A: We will definitely be getting another.

B: Could you please reserve it for me?

A: That won't be a problem.

B: Thanks. I really appreciate that.



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