Unit 108 A Blind Date

W: What's wrong, Mike?

You appear to be depressed. M: I haven't slept in days, and I feel awful.

My fiancée and I broke up just before I went to Madrid for the concert. W: Why didn't you say something?

No wonder your playing sounded so bad. Oh dear, I'm really sorry. M: It was an appalling performance, I agree.

I was miserable and unhappy, but I had to perform, anyway. W: Have you been seeing anyone else since you broke up with her?

M: No, I have been working overtime instead.

The conductor was not pleased with my last performance. Besides, don't you think it's too soon? W: Not at all.

You might just need to get out and socialize. Hey, I've got a fabulous idea! M: Oh no, not another one of your ideas.

What is it this time? W: Do you remember me telling you about Julia, a friend from work?

M: I think so.

Why? W: Well, she is single. I could set up the two of you. M: A blind date?

I tried that when I was younger, and it was a disaster. W: Come on, Mike.

I'd be helping two friends who will, of course, have a great time together. She has a charming personality, and she also plays the oboe. You can go to the concert in the park on Saturday afternoon. Maybe you can have coffee afterwards. M: She plays the oboe?

OK. Let me know when and where to meet her.