Operator: Foreign Office. Good morning. Can I help you?
Mr Orlov: I’d like to speak to Mr James Marsh, please. I think it’s extension forty-seven.
Operator: Who’s calling, please?
Mr Orlov: Mr Orlov.
Operator: Will you hold the line, please?
Mr Orlov: Yes, thank you.
Operator: You are through now, Mr Orlov.
Mr Marsh: Marsh speaking.
Mr Orlov: Good morning, Mr Marsh. Orlov calling.
Mr Marsh: Good morning. How have you been?
Mr Orlov: Very well, thank you. And I hope you are well too.
Mr Marsh: Yes, I’m fine, thank you.
Mr Orlov: I’m calling to invite you and your wife to the reception to be held on the occasion of our great national holiday, the 62nd Anniversary of the Great October Revolution. It will take place on November 7, at 6 p.m.
Mr Marsh: Thank you very much. I’m delighted to accept your invitation.
Mr Orlov: Good. I’ll get the invitation card in the mail late this afternoon then. I’m looking forward to seeing you. Good-bye.
Mr Marsh: Bye-bye, Mr Orlov.