Article #27 A New Baby&Article #28 Is English Difficult?

Mr Palmer: Well, hello, Mr Wallace. You seem unusually happy today.
Mr Wallace: I just became a father!
Mr Palmer: Congratulations. A boy or a girl?
Mr Wallace: You never saw such a cute girl. Nine pounds, three ounces...and as cute as a
button.
Mr Palmer: Doesn't this call for cigars?
Mr Wallace: Oh, yes. I forgot about the cigars. Here, have one.
Mr Palmer: Thank you. How is your wife?
Mr Wallace: She's just fine.

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Article #28 Is English Difficult?

Nancy: Where are you going?
Maggie: To Canada.
Nancy: Why are you going there?
Maggie: I'm going to learn English; there is a school there that has an excellent program.
Nancy: Is learning English going to be difficult?
Maggie: Yes. I have to study and practice a lot.
Nancy: Where is your school?
Maggie: It's in a town called St.Catharines. In Ontario.
Nancy: I'm jealous, I'll bet you're excited.
Maggie: Yes, but I'm also really nervous.