F: Next week is your birthday party. How exciting! What do you want for your birthday? ,M: Well, a car like yours would be fantastic. ,F: Hmm...Maybe not a car just yet. You're only turning 9, you know? How about a doll? ,M: Mom, I'm a boy. Boys don't play with stupid dolls, but a machine gun would be OK, too. ,F: Well, not this time. Maybe we could get you a nice dress and a little purse, son. Maybe... ,M: Maybe I should change my name to Mary since you seem to want a daughter so badly?
(A) F: I believe you'll love the doll for your birthday next month, my daughter. (B) F: You know I was only joking, son. You'll turn 18, a grown-up, tomorrow. (C) F: It's just a joke for my little son. Come on, I'll buy you a toy car next week. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
C