女性の英会話劇場Woman's Story

Ryan: But I can’t believe you actually made the effort to try and learn
how to cook something for today though. Most people in your
situation would’ve just gone out and bought something.

Margot: Well, that did cross my mind. But then I remembered that I was
dealing with Mr. Restaurant Critic here, and serving you food
from some restaurant would’ve given the game away for sure.

Ryan: True. When it comes to takeout food, I’m not easily fooled.

Margot: I really did try, you know. My friend Zoe gave me a whole heap
of cooking lessons, and I was doing alright. I mean, I can
actually chop up vegetables and things now. It’s not bad for
a girl who never wielded a kitchen knife before in her life.

Ryan: I’m not surprised you never held a knife in your life after
seeing those nails of yours. But I see you’ve cut them short
now. Does that mean you’re serious about learning how to cook?

Margot: Well, actually yes. I may be really bad at it but I’ve quite
enjoyed myself over the last few days, despite my miserable
results today.

Ryan: Well, you know, cooking is in my blood, and I did learn from a
pro, so I’m well qualified to pass on a few pointers – only if
you’re interested, of course.

Margot: Are you offering to teach me how to cook?

Ryan: Well, for starters, yeah.

Margot: Really?! Thank you! I’d really love that, Ryan. But you know,
it may take quite a while. You know, for me to get the hang of it.
I only just learned the difference between a fruit knife and a
bread knife this week.

Ryan: Well, I’m quite prepared to put the necessary time into it. And
I’m quite a strict teacher you know, so that would mean I would
have to come over quite often.

Margot: Oh yes, quite often. At least three times a week, right?

Ryan: Oh, at the very least. And weekends too.

Margot: Of course. You know, all of a sudden I have a feeling that
messing up tonight’s dinner may be the best thing I ever did!

The End