W: Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car?

M: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America.

W: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave?

M: Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May.

W: You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor?

M: No, I'm not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on May 6th. The course ends two weeks later on May 20th.

W: How many other young people are going on this course?

M: 24.

W: I'm sure there are plenty more, but how many?

M: (louder) I said 24, Granny.

W: I see. What will you have to take?

M: I'll have to take lots of warm clothing.

W: Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes?

M: (shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It's cold there!

W: If you're cold, put the heater on. There's no need to shout. I'm not deaf!

What was said before this conversation?


M: I'm going to Chicago, Granny.