Sold out

“Certainly,” the girl said, “but they’re for next Wednesday’s performance. Do you still want them?” “I might as well have them,” I said sadly.

Just then, a man hurried to the ticket office. “Can I return these two tickets?” he asked. “Certainly,” the girl said. I went back to the ticket office at once. “Could I have those two tickets please?” I asked.

“The play may begin at any moment,” I said. “It may have begun already,” Susan answered. I hurried to the ticket office. “May I have two tickets please?” I asked. “I’m sorry, we’ve sold out,” the girl said. “What a pity!” Susan exclaimed.