- It’s nice to see you, Mary. How are you?
- Good evening, Alex. Hope you are well. Haven’t seen you for ages. Where have you been all this time?
- I have just arrived from Brighton. I was spending my summer holidays at the sea-side. Have you ever been there?
- Yes, I have been there several times. It’s a nice place, isn’t it? I hope you had enjoyed yourself greatly.
- Oh, yes. I have had a very nice time.
- Did you go there alone?
- No, together with John, an old friend of mine. Do you remember him, don’t you?
- Sure. Has he graduated from college?
- No, not yet. He is in his last year. What about you? I haven’t heard from you lately. How are you getting on?
- Thank you, quite all right. Come and see me some day, will you?
- I’ll be delighted. So long.
- See you soon. Bye!