Speaker A
Richard Stewart is a photographer.
Richard Stewart, a photographer, captures New York life while meeting Alexandra, an exchange student, and faces challenges with his lost camera bag.
Key Takeaways
- The video highlights the diversity and daily life of New York City through photography.
- Family connections and support are central themes, especially in times of difficulty.
- Cultural exchange and friendship are portrayed through Alexandra's character and her interactions with the Stewarts.
- The importance of perseverance and community help is shown in the search for the lost camera bag.
- The video serves as an educational tool to introduce American family life and urban culture.
Summary
- Richard Stewart is a photographer working on a photo book called Family Album, U.S.A., capturing images of American life and people.
- In Act 1, Richard meets Alexandra Pappas, a Greek exchange student living in the Bronx, and shares his photo project with her.
- Richard forgets his camera bag on the Staten Island Ferry, which contains important film for his project.
- Act 2 follows Alexandra's efforts to find Richard's lost bag and Marilyn Stewart, Richard's wife, trying to help locate it.
- Richard's family members are introduced, including his father Philip (a pediatrician), mother Ellen, brother Robbie, sister Susan, and grandfather Malcolm.
- The family lives at 46 Linden Street, Riverdale, New York, and the story includes scenes of daily life and family interactions.
- Marilyn shops for clothes and waits anxiously for Richard, highlighting the challenges of balancing work and family.
- Despite efforts, the lost camera bag is not immediately found, causing Richard frustration and concern over lost work.
- In Act 3, the Stewart family has dinner together, showing support and hope that the bag will be returned.
- Alexandra returns the camera bag, leading to warm family interactions and the promise of future visits.
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Speaker A
Family Album, U.S.A.
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Richard Stewart
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Marilyn Stewart
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Malcolm Stewart
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Philip Stewart
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Ellen Stewart
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Robbie Stewart
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Susan Stewart
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Harry Bennett
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Michelle Bennett
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Molly Baker
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Alexandra Pappas
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In Act 1, he takes pictures of New York City on the Staten Island Ferry.
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Richard meets Alexandra Pappas.
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Are you from New York?
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No, I'm from Greece. I'm an exchange student.
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He shows Alexandra some pictures for Family Album, U.S.A.
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Family Album, U.S.A.
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It's an album of pictures of the United States.
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Later, Richard leaves quickly.
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Bye-bye, Alexandra. Thanks.
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Bye-bye.
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And he forgets something. What does Richard forget?
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46 Linden Street.
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Written by George Lefferts.
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Directed by Jo Anne Sedwick and Merrill M. Mazuer.
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Produced by Alvin Cooperman.
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Act 1.
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In New York Harbor.
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Excuse me. My name is Richard Stewart. I'm a photographer.
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May I take a picture of you and your little boy?
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What's it for?
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It's for a book.
Speaker D
You're writing a book?
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Well, it's a book of pictures. I call it Family Album, U.S.A.
Speaker D
Oh, that's a nice idea.
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Well, it's fine if you take our picture. I'm Martha Vann.
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Thank you. I appreciate your help.
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I'm Richard.
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What's your name?
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Gerald.
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How old are you, Gerald?
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Five.
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And where do you live?
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We live in California.
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Well, welcome to New York.
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Okay, just a second.
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I'm almost ready here.
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Can I help you?
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Oh, please.
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Hey, hold Gerald's hand, please.
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Great.
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Now point to the buildings.
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Terrific.
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Give Mommy a kiss, Gerald.
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Nice.
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Thank you, Gerald.
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And thank you, Mrs. Vann.
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Oh, my pleasure. We'll be looking for your book.
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Thank you. Goodbye.
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Bye, Gerald.
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Bye-bye.
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Thanks again.
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Oh, you're welcome.
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Let me take your picture.
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Wonderful, please.
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Heh.
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Heh.
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Are you from New York?
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No, I'm from Greece. I'm an exchange student.
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When did you come here?
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Three months ago.
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Your English is very good.
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Thanks. I studied English in school.
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Would you like some coffee?
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No, thank you.
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Tell me about your book.
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Oh, it's not finished yet.
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But I have some of the pictures.
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Would you like to see them?
Speaker C
Yes, I'd like that.
Speaker B
Ah, here they are.
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Family Album, U.S.A.
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It's an album of pictures of the United States, the cities, the special places, and the people.
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And these are pictures of people working.
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Steelworkers, bankers, police.
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Street vendors, ambulance drivers, doctors.
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And this is my father.
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He's a doctor.
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Oh.
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This is my mother.
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Oh, she's very pretty.
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Thanks.
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And what about your family?
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They are in Thessaloniki.
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Mhm.
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That's a large city in Northern Greece.
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But now I'm living in the Bronx.
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With a Greek-American family?
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No, Hispanic.
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Oh, no.
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It's 5:30.
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Um, would you excuse me?
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I've got to meet my wife.
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Oh.
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It was nice meeting you.
Speaker B
It was a pleasure meeting you too.
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Thanks for your help.
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And good luck.
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Um, I've got to go.
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By the way, I'm Richard.
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What's your name?
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Alexandra.
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Bye-bye, Alexandra. Thanks.
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Bye-bye.
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Richard, Richard, you left your bag.
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Focus In.
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Family Album, U.S.A.
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Family Album, U.S.A.
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It's an album of pictures of the United States.
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Richard takes many pictures for his album.
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He photographs the cities, like New York.
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And other special places.
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He photographs people working.
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Police.
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Ambulance drivers.
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Steelworkers.
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Doctors. Philip Stewart, Richard's father, is a doctor.
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He's a pediatrician, a children's doctor.
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And Richard's mother, Ellen Stewart, is a homemaker.
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His brother, Robbie, is a student at Riverdale High School.
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He's 17.
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Richard has one sister, her name is Susan.
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She works for a toy company in New York City.
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Malcolm Stewart is Richard's grandfather.
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He's 72 years old and lives in Florida.
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And this is Richard's wife, Marilyn Stewart.
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She's a fashion designer and a sales clerk in a boutique in New York City.
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You'll meet Marilyn and all the other Stewarts in Family Album, U.S.A.
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In Act 2, Alexandra tries to find Richard.
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She wants to return his camera bag.
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Can you tell me how to get to Linden Street in Riverdale?
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Richard Stewart, 46 Linden Street, Riverdale, New York, 10466.
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You should take the number one subway.
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Richard's wife,
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Marilyn, is waiting for him.
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Where's my husband?
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Later, Richard arrives.
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But he's late.
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I'm sorry, I'm so late. I had a really bad day.
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Marilyn tries to find Richard's bag.
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Hello? Yes, the number, please, of the Staten Island Ferry Lost and Found Office.
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Will Marilyn find the bag?
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Act 2.
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Excuse me, officer, can you help me?
Speaker F
Sure.
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Can you tell me how to get to Linden Street in Riverdale?
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Richard Stewart, 46 Linden Street, Riverdale, New York.
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You should take the number one subway.
Speaker C
Is there a station near here?
Speaker F
Yes, the station's that way.
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You should take the number one train to Van Cortlandt Park.
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Number one train to Van Cortlandt Park.
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Thank you.
Speaker F
Anytime.
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Good luck.
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Remember, the number one train, the uptown platform.
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Thank you.
Speaker G
Is this pink too bright for me?
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Mhm.
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It is a very bright pink.
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Size eight.
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But I wear size 10.
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How about green?
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Size 10.
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Let me try it on.
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I'm taking too much of your time.
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6:00.
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Where's my husband?
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I was expecting him here at 5:45.
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Don't worry, the traffic is very heavy at this hour.
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I know.
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We are going to be late for dinner.
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I'll take this green sweater, I like the color on me, don't you?
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I think it looks terrific on you.
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I'm sorry, I'm so late. I had a really bad day.
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It's 10 after 6, we're late. Robbie's cooking tonight and dinner's at 6:30.
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I know, I know.
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I'm really sorry.
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I left my bag of film on the ferry. I went back for it, but the ferry was gone.
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I lost a whole day's work.
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I'll call the Staten Island Ferry Lost and Found Office.
Speaker B
I didn't think of that.
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Thanks.
Speaker G
Hello? Yes, the number, please, of the Staten Island Ferry Lost and Found Office.
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Thank you.
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I really appreciate it, Marilyn.
Speaker G
Hello? Did anyone find a camera bag this afternoon?
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A small canvas bag.
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On the J.F. Kennedy Ferry.
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No.
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Maybe someone will find it.
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The name is Stewart, Richard Stewart.
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And the telephone number is 555-3090.
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Thank you.
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Sorry, Richard, they don't have it.
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Thanks anyway.
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Oh, there was a girl on the ferry.
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Tell me about it on the way home.
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Focus In.
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Thank you. You're welcome.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Thank you for your help.
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Thanks a lot.
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Thank you for your help.
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Thank you.
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Glad that I could help.
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Don't mention it.
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I'm glad that I could help.
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Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Thank you very much.
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It was very nice of you.
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I appreciate it.
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Thanks a lot.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Don't mention it.
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I'm glad that I could help.
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My pleasure.
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It was nothing.
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You're welcome.
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Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Thank you very much.
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It was very nice of you.
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I appreciate it.
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Thanks a lot.
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Thank you.
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Glad that I could help.
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Don't mention it.
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I'm glad that I could help.
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Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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In Act 3, the Stewart family has dinner together.
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Robbie, the dinner was terrific.
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Richard is upset about losing his camera bag.
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I keep thinking about that bag of film.
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And his mother, Ellen, tries to help.
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Don't worry, Richard.
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Someone will find it.
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Then the doorbell rings.
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Who is at the door?
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So, you're an exchange student.
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Where do you go to school?
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At the Bronx High School of Science.
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Oh, that's a very good school.
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What are your favorite subjects?
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Biology and mathematics.
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Richard tells me you're a doctor.
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Yes, a pediatrician.
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And what does your father do?
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He's a lawyer in Thessaloniki.
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Would you like some pasta? I made it myself.
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It might be a little cold.
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Thanks.
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No.
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I do have to go.
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It was nice meeting you all.
Speaker G
Well, maybe you'll come for lunch some Sunday so we can really thank you for bringing Richard's bag back.
Speaker C
Maybe.
Speaker G
You're welcome.
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Anytime.
Speaker A
She's a smart young lady.
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And very nice.
Speaker B
Very.
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Hey, she forgot her bag.
Speaker J
Oh, I guess we'll be seeing Alexandra again.
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Right, Robbie?
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Focus In.
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Introductions.
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My name is Richard Stewart.
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I'm a photographer.
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I'm Martha Vann.
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I'm Richard.
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I'm Alexandra Pappas.
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I'm Robbie Stewart.
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I'm Alexandra Pappas.
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This is my wife, Marilyn.
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How do you do?
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This is my mother.
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How do you do?
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This is my father.
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How do you do?
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This is my sister, Susan.
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How do you do?
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This is my grandfather.
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How do you do?
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This is my grandmother.
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How do you do?
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