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Hal: |
Excuse me, Frank. |
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Frank: |
What is it, Hal? |
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Hal: |
You've got the transmission from your parents coming in. |
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Frank: |
Oh, fine. Would you put it on here, please? Take me in a bit? |
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Hal: |
Certainly. |
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Dad: |
Hallo, Frank! |
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Mum: |
Happy birthday, darling! |
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Dad: |
Happy birthday, many happy returns of the day. |
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Mum: |
Glad... (Note: Frank's instruction to Hal obscures the rest of this line) |
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Frank: |
A bit higher, Hal. |
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Dad: |
Your mother and I are both feeling wonderful, too. Ray and Sally were going to be here, too, but at the last minute Ray's back went bad on him again. |
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Mum: |
How do you like the cake, dear? |
Dad: |
Looks great, doesn't it? Sorry you can't join us. Oh, I ran into Bob the other day, he said to be sure and wish you happy birthday. |
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Mum: |
All my students made me promise to send their best wishes, too. You know, they talk about you all the time in the classroom, Frank, you're a big celebrity in the second grade! You know, we were on television last week. |
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Dad: |
Oh yes, yes, your mother and I and Dave's parents were interviewed about what we thought of our illustrious sons! Huh! You can imagine what we told them! I think it's being broadcast next Thursday, perhaps you'll be able to listen in. |
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Mum: |
Oh, we were thrilled about Elaine and Bill, dear. I'll be glad to get the present for you, but please tell me how much I can spend. |
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Dad: |
Oh, yes, Frank, about your (ATF19) payments, I think I've straightened it out for you. I talked to the accounting office in Houston yesterday and they said that you should be receiving your higher rates of pay by next month. Well, Frank, I can't think of anything else to say now... |
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Mum: |
Oh, give my love to Dave. |
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Dad: |
Oh, yes, be sure and give him our best regards. We wish you the very happiest of birthdays. |
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Mum: |
God bless. |
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Dad: |
All the best, son. |
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Dad and Mum: |
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Frank, happy birthday to you. |
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Dad: |
See you next Wednesday. |
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Hal: |
Happy birthday, Frank. |
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Frank: |
Thank you, Hal. A bit flatter, please. |