M: are you kidding? The train leaves in an hour. Where did you put it?
C: it was in my pocket, but now I can’t find it.
M: is it in the other pocket?
C: no, it is not here. Damn it! I’m going to have to buy another ticket.
M: let’s go to the inquiry desk first to check whether anyone has got it and turned it in.
C: ok.
I: how may I help you, sir?
C: I’m wondering if anyone has turned in a train ticket. I just lost my ticket for Beijing tonight.
I: let me see… I’m sorry. Nothing’s been turned in. Do you want to buy another one?
C: yes. If I don’t make it to Beijing tomorrow morning, my wife would kill me. How mucu is it?
I: 150 yuan for hard seats.
C: Fine.
I: …Sir?