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Are you being served?
No. What have you got in the way of1 brown suede jackets, size 42?
Sorry, but we're sold right.
Are you likely to be getting.
I should think so, yes. If you leave your phone number, I'll ring you.
1in the way of brown suede jackets: in brown suede jackets.
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Is anybody looking after you?
No. I’m after a size 40 V neck pullover in grey.
The best I can do is a 36.
Could you order me one?
I should imagine so, yes. If you leave your address, I'll contact you.
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Are you being attended to?
No. I’m trying to find a navy blue raincoat, size 42.
I can do the size, but not the color.
Do you think you could get one for me?
Yes, of course. Look in again Monday week1.
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1Monday week: a week from next Monday.
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Are you being seen to?
No. I’m looking for a pinstriped suit with a 34 waist.
I’m afraid I can't help you at the moment.
Will you be having any more in?
I doubt it, but you might belucky at our High Street branch.