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Hello, Helen.
Thanks for inviting me here.
It's a lovely cafe, isn't it?
Yes, it is, Neil.
Actually, I wanted to ask you a favour.
I know you play the piano and I'd like you to teach me.
Here's your tea, madam, Sir.
Oh, thank you.
I'll pour it.
I'd be happy to teach you the piano.
Are you buying one?
No, our colleague John is giving me one.
Giving you a piano?
Yes, he said he's moving to Australia and will give me his piano.
Sugar in your tea?
I'd take that with a pinch of salt.
Oh, ok.
What are you doing?
You said you would take that with a pinch of salt, so I'm putting some in your tea.