Art Scene 2

Shop Assistant: Can I help you?

Stephen: Yes, maybe. We’re looking for something, some materials. You know, we want to make our own art.

Shop assistant: Sure. How about this? It’s a candle-making kit. It’s one of the most popular products we sell.

Ashlie: Hmm, that looks a bit easier than painting. I really like that Stephen. I think I’m going to make my own candles.

Stephen: I’m looking for something a bit different.

Shop assistant: OK. Well, how about this? Everyone always needs soap.

Stephen: Ooh, soap! That’s a better idea than candles.

Ashlie: Thank you.

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Ashlie: Stephen, you need to take your time. This is art. You need to think about the colours.

Stephen: Ash, us artists, we prefer to create. You know, do what comes naturally.

Ashlie: But you need to be more careful. Prepare. You need to read the instructions – err, and I think you need to mix the colours first.

Stephen: Oh Ash, I don’t need to read the instructions. I’m nearly finished— and we’ve got so much to do. Stop dreaming and start making candles.

Ashlie: OK—

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Stephen: Ha! I’m going to win. I’ve got ten times more stuff to sell.

Ashlie: Stephen. It is not about quantity. It is quality that counts.

Stephen: Well, it is a competition, Ash. And whoever sells the most will be the best salesman and the best artist and I am going to sell the most.

Ashlie: Hmmm. We’ll see.

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Shopper: How much are these?

Stephen: Oh, they’re three pounds each.

Shopper: Can I have four, please?

Stephen: Yes! That will be twelve pounds, please.

Ashlie: Oh— Would you like a candle for a pound?

Shopper: Er, no, thank you.

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Stephen: How are you getting on, Ash?

Ashlie: Not too bad – I’ve sold a few more.

Stephen: I’ve sold more than 20 bars of soap. That’s more than 60 pounds. Not bad, eh? Come on, Ash. I think I’ve won. Hand over the money.

Ashlie: OK then, Stephen. Here you go— you win.

Stephen: There’s one of my customers from this morning. She bought four bars of soap. Maybe she needs some more.

Shopper: Excuse me. I bought this soap from you this morning.

Stephen: Yes?

Shopper: And I want my money back!

Ashlie: And so do I, Stephen. Come on. I want my money back, too.