“Hello, Good  afternoon. It’s me, Salma. May I talk with Sarah, Please?”

“ Yes, I am Sarah. Hi, Salma, How are you?

“I am Fine, How about You and your Family?

“We are fine, too. Thank You”.

“I am glad to hear that every one’s fine. By the way, the main reason I called is that Hendra and I want to have a small party for Rico and Nadia before they leave for Jakarta this Saturday. The party will be on Friday evening, after dinner. We ‘re wondering if you and Toni would be interested in coming?”

“That sounds wonderful. I don’t think we have plans for that evening. Just let me ask Toni. O.K?”

“ Of Course. I’ll hold. ( A minute later )

“ Hello, Salma? We ‘re free that evening. We ‘d love to come”.

“ Wonderful. The party will start around 8.00 pm”.

“Is there anything we can bring?”

“I think we’ll have plenty. But, if there’s something special you want to bring..”

“O.K. I’ll probably think of something…”

“Hey, Jerry. Wait up a minute……”

“Oh, Hi, Herb. What’s up?”

“There’s something I want to ask you. As you know, I’m member of the Bible Study Group on Campus, and we’re going to have an open house for new members this Sunday. I’d like to invite you to come if you want…”

“Hmmm, I’m sorry, Herb. But I’m afraid I can’t. I’ve already made other plans.Thank you for your invitation,though”.

“O.K. Well, maybe some other time. I think you’d like…”