Anna begins by asking her father to collect her from the party. The party is to celebrate Tom’s birthday.

Girl: Are you busy Dad? I’ve got something I want to ask you. I’ve been invited to a party on Saturday. Would you give me a lift there?
Man: Where is the party then?
Girl: It’s at Tom’s house. His sister is 18 on Saturday, and they’re having a big
celebration. It’s going to be brilliant. They’re having a disco and Tom’s Mum’s a wonderful cook, so the food will be good. They’ve invited all their friends from school but their cousins will be there too.
Man: Well, I hope the weather stays warm so you can be outside. It sounds as if a lot of people are coming. But it all sounds fine to me. It’ll be nice for you to go out at the weekend. You spend too much time at home studying. Now, what time does the party start and what time does it finish?
Girl: It starts at eight o’clock and finishes about half past twelve. But Jane’s going as well, and her Dad will collect us and bring us home afterwards. It’s all arranged.
Man: Mmm ... it’ll be difficult for us to take you. Mum and I are going to see a film which starts at 7:15. Let’s see. Why don’t we collect you and Jane at the end of the party? Then you could ask Jane’s Dad to take you both to the party at eight.
Girl: I’m sure that’ll be fine. I’ll go and give Jane a ring.
Man: Just one thing though — we’ll pick you up at 11:30. I really think that’s late enough.
Girl: Oh Dad! That’s so early. Remember we don’t have to go to school on Sunday! Don’t make us leave an hour before everyone else.
Man: Well, I suppose it is the weekend. Let’s say midnight. But definitely no later.
Girl: But ...
Man: That’s my final decision! Now go and ring Jane before I change my mind!
Girl: Okay.