M: are you kidding? The train leaves in an hour. Where did you put it?

C: it was in my pocket, but now I can’t find it.

M: is it in the other pocket?

C: no, it is not here. Damn it! I’m going to have to buy another ticket.

M: let’s go to the inquiry desk first to check whether anyone has got it and turned it in.

C: ok.

I: how may I help you, sir?

C: I’m wondering if anyone has turned in a train ticket. I just lost my ticket for Beijing tonight.

I: let me see… I’m sorry. Nothing’s been turned in. Do you want to buy another one?

C: yes. If I don’t make it to Beijing tomorrow morning, my wife would kill me. How mucu is it?

I: 150 yuan for hard seats.

C: Fine.

I: …Sir?

C: where is my wallet? Someone has stolen my wallet!