dialogue: M: Julie, John asked me to talk to you? W: I don't want to speak to him. M: Look, Julie, John's really sorry about it. W: I'm sorry about it, too. M: Will you just let me tell you his side of the story? W: I'm not interested. He promised to meet me at the restaurant, but he didn't come. I don't want to see him again. M: But, Julie, his car had broken down. W: So? There is a telephone in the restaurant. M: But that's the point. He tried to phone, but he couldn't get through. W: I don't believe he tried. M: Yes, he did. He came to my flat. Do you believe me? W: Yes, I'll talk to him. Listen, I'm going to be late for work, I'll meet him at five to six in the square. M: Thanks, Julie. He'll be really happy. And I promise he'll be here.
question: What's the man trying to do?
choice: Comfort the woman. Speak for John. Apologize to the woman.
answer: Speak for John.