A Meeting in London | Leer Engels A1

1. "How does he protest?" James wants to know. "He knocks things off the table. One by one." Emma demonstrates. "First my keys. Then my phone. Then my plants. He is very dramatic." James nods knowingly. "Hemingway just sits on my pillow. With his bottom. It's his revenge."

2. The waiter brings the bill. Finally. Emma looks at it. Two coffees cost six pounds. Two beers cost eight pounds. Food costs ten pounds. Total is twenty-four pounds. Not bad for a long afternoon.

3. "We can split it," Emma says. "Twelve pounds each." She opens her wallet. "No, please. Let me pay," James insists. "Are you sure?" Emma asks. "Yes. You can pay next time. If you want a next time?" He looks hopeful.

4. "Of course I want a next time!" Emma is happy. This afternoon was fun. James is interesting and funny. Lucy was absolutely right. They match well. "Thank you for the coffee and beer," she says.

5. James pays the waiter very slowly. He wanted to see how the waiter would react. But he did not react. James leaves a tip. The waiter slowly takes the money. They stand up and put on their jackets. "This was very nice," Emma says. She means it. The nervousness is gone. "Yes, wonderful. Lucy is a good matchmaker," James agrees.

6. They walk to the door together. Other people wait for their table. London cafés are always busy. "Can I have your phone number?" James asks. He takes out his phone. "Yes, of course," Emma says.