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There's No Need to Worry
Nora North
Did you watch the musical on TV yesterday?
Mona Doan
Yes, I did. It's very unusual.
Nora North
The music was fascinating.
Arthur Clarke
The plot was thrilling.
But frankly speaking I didn't like the acting.
Bernard Berg
I must say, I don't agree.
The leading actors were superb.
And what's your opinion?
Mona Doan
I'd rather say it's one of the best movies I have ever seen.
I was greatly impressed by it.
Nora North
So, it's worth seeing, isn't it?
Arthur Clarke
I think so.
At least I wasn't bored.
Cora Grant (Comes in)
Oh, Arthur, we've been looking for you.
Nora North
What's happened?
Steve McQueen
We need a doctor badly.
My colleague from Spain is feeling bad.
Arthur Clarke
Should I go and see him straight away?
Steve McQueen
The sooner the better.
I hate to trouble you, but...
Pat Harris (Coming)
There's no need to worry.
The doctor was sent for 10 minutes ago thanks to our guide.
Steve McQueen
Sorry for the trouble.
Nora North
No trouble at all.
Has your colleague caught a cold?
Steve McQueen
Most unlikely.
He neither coughs not sneezes.
Nora North
What seems to be the matter?
Steve McQueen
Yesterday he had a headache.
The day before yesterday he complained of a toothache and earache.
Shirley Pearl
It's a strange case.
Cora Grant
I'm sure he's been working too hard lately.
Last time I saw him he looked pale and tired.
Shirley Pearl
It's all nerves.
Most likely he needs a rest and then he'll be fine.
(Half an hour later)
Mona Doan
What did the doctor say?
Pneumonia, flu, rheumatism?
Steve McQueen
Nothing of the kind!
Win Lynn
Is it very serious?
Steve McQueen
I'm afraid so.
Cora Grant
As far as I can judge, pills, drops, powders, mixtures are useless in this case.
Shirley Pearl
What do you mean?
Steve McQueen
It's a virus.
It's as old as the hills.
Nobody can cure it.
No medicine can help.
It takes time to recover.
Tony Dakota
It seems to me I know what you're driving at.
The man hasn't fallen ill.
He's hopelessly in love.
And if I'm not mistaken the virus is blonde, blue-eyed, slim, long-legged and with an irresistible smile.
Kate Pagan
Well, I never!
Mona Doan
I suggest we invite your colleague to join us.
We should distract him from his illness.
Tony Dakota
Tell him after rain comes fair weather.
Mona Doan
Before I forget, I'm making a long-distance call in 5 minutes or so.
Kate Pagan
Good luck!
Mona Doan
Keep your fingers crossed for me!
A lot depends on my talk with the editor.
See you later!
Operator
I'm putting you through.
Mona Doan
Hello, may I speak to Mr Anderson, please?
Secretary
Just a minute.
What's your name, please?
Mona Doan
Mona Doan.
I'm calling from Moscow.
The call is urgent.
Secretary
Hold the line, please.
Anderson
Hello, Anderson speaking.
Mona Doan
Hello, hello, Mr Anderson.
Can you hear me well?
Anderson
Hello, is that you, Mona?
Mona Doan
Yes, of course.
Glad you recognized my voice.
Anderson
I've read your article.
It's really exciting.
But there is one little thing I'd like to agree upon.
Mona Doan
Pardon?
I can't hear you well.
Anderson
I say, there's one little thing I'd like to agree upon.
You know quite well we publish home news, foreign affairs, feature articles, fashion, business and sports news.
So, our paper has got very limited space for science news.
Mona Doan
I'm afraid it isn't fair.
Anderson
I don't understand what you mean.
I suggest you shorten the article.
I insist on it.
Mona Doan
It seems to me the article is short enough as it is.
Anderson
Take it easy.
I promise all your articles will be published in our next issues.
I'll arrange it for you.
Mona Doan
Whatever you say, Mr Anderson.
Anderson
I hope you've got me right.
The compromise is not as bad as that, is it?
Mona Doan
No, of course not.
Anderson
Besides I'd like you to send us some more material on life in Russia.
The circulation of our paper hasn't gone up as yet.
We should attract more readers.
Agreed?
Mona Doan
Agreed, Mr Anderson.
Anderson
That's nice.
Hope to hear from you in a day or two.
Good-bye.
Mona Doan (Putting down the receiver, to herself)
This Anderson is a tough guy!