DONNA: How's your daughter getting on? She's moved to Canberra, hasn't she?
MARISA: Yeah, that's right. She's very happy, she loves it there and loves her job, but there are some problems with her flat.
D: Oh, no. What sort of problems?
M: Well, she lives with a family, Mr and Mrs Pierce, and they're really nice, but Eva doesn't get on well with their daughter!
D: Ah, that sounds really awkward. Why don't they get along?
M: Well, I think she's always complaining about Eva, saying she doesn't clean enough, her music's too loud, things like that. Eva doesn't really know what to do.
D: Could she organise her day so she doesn't see the daughter?
M: Eva says she's there all the time! Apparently, she even goes in her room. Sounds really annoying!
D: Wow. Well, maybe she should talk to her, tell her how she feels.
M: Yeah, she did that, but Eva says she's not interested. Maybe she should try again.
D: I think so, yeah.
M: I've never really been in that situation, so I don't know what to suggest. What would you do?
D: What, if I was Eva? I'd probably talk to the parents, actually.
M: Hm, I think she'd find that difficult. The problem is, they're really nice.
D: Well yeah, so they'll probably listen.
M: Yes, I think you're right. She'll have to think carefully about what to say.
D: Would it be possible to write to them?
M: A letter? No ... I don't think she'd want to do that. I'll tell her to talk to the parents.
D: Yes, and I'd tell her to move if that doesn't work!
M: Well, you know, it's not so easy. At least she's close to her college.
D: I bet you miss her.
M: Yes, it's hard, but she's fine really. She's enjoying her independence!