1.
A: I want to find an old music box.
B: We have a great selection. What decade are you looking for?
A: Do you have anything made in the 1920s?
B: We have six.
A: Do any of them have dancing figures?
B: Actually, two of them have dancing figures.
A: That's fantastic. I think I like this one.
B: A good choice. I prefer that one myself.
A: Is there any warranty with this?
B: Oh, no, I'm afraid not. These things are just too old to guarantee anything.
A: I understand.
B: Even if they break down, they're still works of art.
2.
A: Excuse me. I'm looking for an old music box.
B: Any particular decade?
A: Something made in the 20s would be nice.
B: We had seven, but we sold one this morning.
A: Are dancing figures a part of any of the boxes?
B: You're in luck. Two of them have dancing figures.
A: These are great. I think I'll take this one.
B: Yes, that one is very nice.
A: Does this come with a warranty?
B: I'm sorry, but you just have to take your chances.
A: That doesn't surprise me.
B: Even if it doesn't work, it's a beautiful collectible.
3.
A: Pardon me. I need an old music box.
B: Exactly how old a box do you want?
A: Actually, I was thinking about something from the 1920s.
B: We still have six left.
A: Do any of the boxes have dancing figures?
B: Dancing figures are quite popular. Two of the boxes have them.
A: I love the dancing figures. I'll take this music box.
B: Yes, I think you'll be very satisfied with that one.
A: I was wondering, does this come with any kind of warranty?
B: No. But if something goes wrong with it, I know someone who repairs these things.
A: I was just hoping.
B: It's amazing that these things still work as well as they do.
4.
A: I want to purchase an old music box.
B: We have a good variety. What decade would you like?
A: I was hoping I could find something made in the 20s.
B: There are six on this table.
A: I hope at least one of them has dancing figures.
B: Many people like the dancing figures. Two of our boxes have the figures.
A: It's so hard to choose. I think I'll take this one.
B: That one will bring you many hours of pleasure.
A: Does a warranty come with this music box?
B: I'm sorry, but if it breaks down, you're on your own.
A: I just thought I would ask.
B: When you buy a Model T, you can't expect a warranty.
5.
A: I'm searching for an old music box.
B: You came to the right place. Any particular decade?
A: If you had a box made in the 20s, that would be nice.
B: We just got one in yesterday, so now we have six.
A: Would any of them have dancing figures?
B: Yes, we still have two boxes left that have dancing figures.
A: They're both so beautiful. Let me have this one, I think.
B: That one truly is a beautiful piece of work, isn't it?
A: One last question: Do you provide a warranty with the box?
B: Oh, no. Everything we sell here is ‘as is.'
A: I guess I was asking for too much.
B: If it breaks down, maybe you can find a repairman on the Internet.
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