t:hi,Phil long time no see.
p:yeah,since middle school. how are you doing?
t:keeping busy.
p:like when we were at school? i remember that you were always hardworking. i was lazy, and i seldom did my homework.
t:but you always passed at the end of the year.
P:i used to pay attention in class. i wasn't like Ralph Spencer. he was usually half asleep.
t: there's Mandy Williams.
p:the teacher's pet? i used to hate her. she used to tell on everybody.
t:well, she's working for a newspaper now.
p:doing what? the gossip column?
t:yes. i think so. Phil, it's great to see you. here's my phone number. call me some time.
p:yes, let's get together soon.