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Pedlar:
Good afternoon, madam. Can I help you?
Tourist:
Yes, please. I’m trying to find some really good Chinese
paintings.
P: Would you like to see original
paintings or reproduction of works by famous artists?
T:
Please show me originals first.
P: Here
are some. They are selling well.
T:
How much do you charge for this Chinese painting of flowers
and birds?
P: You’ve made a good choice.
This kind of painting is extremely popular here. It costs350yuan.
T: My God! It’s too expensive.
You know, it is just a painting of someone unknown. If you sell it
for 300 yuan, I’ll take it.
P: (after
a moment) But it is really good. OK, I’ll sell you. It’s really a
good buy.
T: Can I pay by traveler’s
checks?
P: I’m afraid you can’t. We accept
only cash.
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