Lesson 2 BOB RETURNS HOME WITH BAD NEW

Bob tells his wife Susan that he lost his job.

Susan suggests that he start his own business.

S: What’s the matter, dear?

B: Susan, I got canned today at work.

S: But Bob, you were Peter’s right-hand man!

B: Yes, and he stabbed me in the back.

S: Keep your chin up. Maybe he’ll change his mind and take you back.

B: When pigs fly! Once he makes up his mind, he never changes it. Besides, I told him off.

S: Look on the bright side. You won’t have to set eyes on Peter ever again.

B: thank goodness for that!

S: Hang in there. I’m sure you won’t be out of work for long.

B: In the meantime, we’ll have to live from hand to mouth.

S: Don’t get too stressed out, Bob. We’ll make ends meet.

B: I can always get a job at McDonald’s as a last resort.

S: I don’t think they’re hiring right now.

B: If worse comes to worst, we can sell our home and move into a tent.

S: Let’s think big! Maybe you can start your own business.

B: Easier said than done!