Sample dialogue

Translation:
"Hello." "Hello." "How are you?" "Middling, thank you. How are you?" "I can't
complain, thank God. "Have you any news?" "Not a word. How about yourself?" "No,
indeed." "What time is it please?" "It is eight o'clock." "It is time for me to be
going home." "Take it easy! It is early yet." "It is late enough. Goodbye." "Goodbye
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