Long Distance . May I help you ?
neutral
user
Yes . I'd like to place an overseas call to London . Can I dial direct ?
neutral
assistant
No , sir . I'm afraid not .
sadness
user
Oh , I see . How about the charges ?
neutral
assistant
The charges vary according to the types of call you make . The cheapest is a station-to-stcrtion call , then a person-to-person call . The mini charge will apply for the first three minutes , then each additional minute will be charged .
neutral
user
Oh , let me think of it ... Could you put through a collect cal for me ?
neutral
assistant
Certainly . Who are you calling ?
neutral
user
It's a Mrs . Peters , Marilyn Peters .
neutral
assistant
And what's the number you are calling ?
neutral
user
It's London , 9981-6432 .
neutral
assistant
And your name and number ?
neutral
user
My name's Ron Smith and the phone number is 356-2210 .
neutral
assistant