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Lesson 64 : The morning after
P.= Paul - L.= Liz
L.: Good morning. How was the office party then?
P.: Oh, you know, the usual sort of thing. Everyone got merry, someone produced the inevitable mistletoe. The blokes in the advertising department brought some home-brew. It was the most revolting stuff I've ever tasted in my life. I bet most of the staff will have a hangover this morning. I certainly have.
L.: Serves you right. By the way, have you had your Christmas bonus yet?
P.: No, I won't get it until the end of the month.
L.: Oh, that reminds me, I haven't given anything to the milkman and the bin men. I suppose I ought to give the paper boy something too. How much do you think I should give him? A couple of quid?
P.: A couple of quid! Surely fifty p. is enough?
L.: Well, you can't go far with fifty p. these days. No, I think it'll have to be at least a pound. I suppose we ought to get the Christmas decorations up today. Will you buy a tree if you're going into town?
P.: Hang on. Have a heart. My head's killing me. There's no rush, is there?
L.: Yes, there is. Today's the nineteenth. Only five more shopping days till Christmas.
There's no time like the present.