Problem: W: Here you are. That will be one dollar and eighteen cents. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Five airmail stamps and three regular stamps, please.
Problem: Given the question: W: Well, my husband left for work at 7:30. A few minutes later, somebody broke into the house. I guess he thought the house was empty. M: Where were you? W: I was still in bed. I heard something in the living room, so I went downstairs. And there was this man, putting money into his briefcase. I guess I surprised him. He ran out of the front door and I ran after him. M: It's good he didn't have a gun. W: You said it. Well, he fell down the steps and broke his leg. That's when I called you. M: We've been looking for this man. In the past two weeks, he has broken into 20 homes in this area. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: What happened?
input question: M: Perhaps you could give up a few minutes to read the lease, Miss. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Heat is included unless there's another increase in oil prices. Then the landlord will pass the increase along to you. Now please sign here and here. We'll sign on copy and give it to you.
M: Of course,Jane. Sit down. What is it? W: I've decided to leave. M: Leave? W: Yes. M: Oh,no. Is it because we're moving out of London? W: Well,yes. But there are other reasons. M: I see. You never like working here. W: No, no. I've enjoyed working here. But... M: But what? W: Well, I haven't time to do other things. I've worked here for five years. And I'd like to do something different. M: What do you mean, something different? W: I want to travel. You know, I have never been to other countries. M: Really? W: Yes. I want to live abroad and learn to speak a different language. M: What can I say? I'm really sorry. But I understand. W: Thank you, Jack. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Can I talk to you for a moment,Jack?
Q: M: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us. W: Where did you stay? In a hotel? M: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire. W: Sounds great. Was the weather good? M: The sun shone nearly every day and it didn't rain at all. W: Did you like the people there? M: Yes, they were friendly. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Morning. Gall. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
[Q]: W: John, John Brown! It has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year. M: No, we talked at the Johnsons' Christmas party last December. Don't you remember? W: That's right. Well, how are you? Still working for the food company? M: No, I changed jobs three months ago. I'm with the National Bank now. How about you? W: I'm still teaching at the university, but I moved from the German Department to the Spanish Department. Well,how is your family? Are the children all in school now? M: No, Billy is still at home. Tom is in the third grade and Jane's in the second. W: Our two children haven't started school yet, either. But they will go in the fall. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Why, Mary Smith! I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been?