74. BARGAINING
Gap-fill exercise
Betty loved shopping for clothes and
. One day, she went to a
to buy a beautiful dress. Betty
a lovely dress that she really
, but she thought the price was
high. She smiled at the shopkeeper
said, "Excuse me, sir, I really
this dress. Is there any way
could make it a little cheaper?"
shopkeeper smiled back and asked, "How
are you willing to pay, dear?"
thought for a moment and said, "
can pay $20 for it." The
pretended to think for a while,
said, "Alright, since you're so nice
polite, I'll give it to you
$22." Betty smiled and agreed. She
happy with her new dress and
proud that she had bargained successfully.
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Hint
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