Problem: Given the question: W: I've been to the dentist. I can't go to school today. What was said before this conversation?
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M: What's the matter, Robin?
input question: M: I'm afraid it's probably a side-effect from the drugs I put you on. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: I couldn't stand this morning. My right leg went stiff.
M: OK. I watch people a lot. I do that when I travel. I've been to many countries such as Britain, Italy and Sweden. So I spend a lot of time at airports. While waiting for my flights, I watch people passing by and start my imagination. For example, the other day, when I was waiting for my flight to Greece, I saw a couple. They were buying magazines at that moment. They were not wearing business clothes, but the man was carrying a suitcase. Every few seconds, the woman looked around. I wondered if someone was following them. Perhaps they were running away, and you know, this reminded me of a story in the newspaper that day: a bank clerk stole one million pounds a week before and disappeared with his wife. There was a picture of them in the paper. The couple really looked like the wiz. Maybe I should stop them. Just then, I saw them say goodbye to each other, and the woman walked away. Well, sometimes I make mistakes like that. But I find things like that are very useful for my writing. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Good morning, everybody. Today, for our writing class, we are glad to have Mr. Henry Stone with us, a well-known writer in this country. He is going to share with us his writing experiences. Now, Henry, please tell us how you find so many interesting things for your stories.
Q: W: How would you like to send it? M: By registered airmail. W: Eighty cents, please. And please write down the postal code in the mailing address. Anything else? M: Yes. I'd like 6 postcards and 10 fifty-cent stamps, please. W: All right. Here you are. M: And this package is for London. Will you weigh it for me? W: Yes, of course. This package is 10 grams overweight. You'll have to pay 50 cents extra for the overweight. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Excuse me. What's the postage on this letter to New York, please?
Question: W: So soon. It seems as if you've just got here. M: I feel that way, too, but they say all good things must come to an end. W: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories. M: I've had a nice time and I really want to thank you for spending so much time showing me the sights. W: Oh. It was fun for me, too. It gave me the chance to get away from my everyday work and do something a little bit different. M: You'll be out to see us next year, then, as you promised? W: Oh, yes. That's our present plan unless something bad comes up. We should be there sometime in early September. M: We'll be expecting you. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: The time has come to say goodbye.
Please answer this: W: What is it, John? Another term paper? M: No, no. This is easy compared to that. My cousin is coming on Thursday. She has an interview at the college and I promised my aunt that I'll look after her. We are going to the game on Friday, but Saturday I'm on duty at the library all day and can't get out of it. Uh, I was wondering if you could show her around during the day and maybe we can all meet for dinner later. W: Sure. I don't have any plans. What kind of things does she like to do? M: Actually I haven't seen her for three years. She lives so far away. But this will be her first time on a college campus, she is still in high school. So she probably enjoys anything on campus. W: Well, there is a music festival in the auditorium. That's a possibility. Only I hope it doesn't snow. M: Well, I'll plan on dropping her off at your place on the way to work, around eleven. But if there is a blizzard, I'll give you a call and see if we can figure something else out. W: Sounds good. Meantime I'll keep Saturday open. We can touch base Friday night when we have a better idea of the forecast. M: I hope this works out. I feel kind of responsible. She won't know a way around. And I want her to have a good time. Anyway I really appreciate your help. I owe you one. W: No problem. I'll talk to you tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Susan, I could really need your help this weekend.