dialogue: Burke: Good morning, Lucy. Can I help you?
  Lucy: Good morning, sir. I'd like to talk with you about my studies for a minute, if I may.
  Burke: Certainly, come in and have a seat.
  Lucy: Thank you. I have a record of my studies for last year. Would you like to see it?
  Burke: Yes, let me see now. You are studying mathematics, aren't you?.
  Lucy: Yes, I am. But I'd like to apply for admission to the engineering college next year.
  Burke: I see. Have you asked your parents for their advice about this?
  Lucy: Yes, I have. They think it is a good idea.
  Burke: Well, your record here has been very good. I don't think you will have much trouble.
  Lucy: I hope not. Anyway, I am going to apply. And I'd like to ask you to write a recommendation for me, if it is not too much trouble.
  Burke: No trouble at all. I'd be glad to do it. Is there anything else?
  Lucy: No, sir. I think that is all. Thank you very much.
  Burke: All right, Lucy. Good luck to you.
  Lucy: Thank you, Good-bye.
summary: Lucy is going to apply for the engineering college. She asks Burke to see her study record and write a recommendation for her. Burke agrees.