W: Hi, Ken! Over here!
M: Hi, Jane! Long time no see! What have you been up to lately?
W: No good, I can assure you. And you?
M: (1)__________________________________.
W: Come on, the suspense is killing me.
M: No, really. What have you been doing these past few weeks.The last time I saw you, you were looking for a new job.
W: Well, that's not exactly true. I was thinking about changing jobs.Luckily, that was all taken care of when they offered me a new position in the accounts department.
M: A step up in the big business world!
W: I wouldn't exaggerate, but I'm pleased.(2)_____________________________.Actually, that's why I was looking for a new job.I just didn't want to work there anymore if they weren't going to recognize my efforts.
M: I hear you. Sometimes you can do your best and it seems like the others don't know you exist....I hope their money's better?
W: I got a reasonable raise.... Now, enough about me.I'm dying to hear your news.
M: Hold on now.... I'm getting married!
W: No! You said you'd never get married.I can't believe it.
M: That was then and this is now.You've got to meet Andrea, she's great.
W: Good for you, my friend!That is fantastic! Congratulations!
M: Thanks Jane, I'm glad to hear you feel that way.(3)______________________________.
W: Oh, no. I'm so happy for you!
