1. «When you are[1] in Lyons, shall I write to you at the Post
Office?» 2. «Of course! But I shall be back soon.» 3. «If you think
you will be back within a week, you might as well not go away at
all.» 4. «That will do! I am going to-night. Let me know about[2] my
mother's health.» 5. There is a man who is running off with my valise.
6. What a business it is[3] to travel! 7. «Where is my panama?» «I
don't know!» «Oh, here it is!» 8. I was sorry to hear that you had not
made it up with your old friend. 9. I find it is expensive to patch up
quarrels.
[1: Use the future.]
[2: Tr. «Give me news of.»]
[3: Omit «it is» and insert que.]
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