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Thirty-year-old Richard Stewart is on a ferryboat in New York Harbor. He is taking pictures against the background of New York Harbor and the Statue of Literty.
Richard: Excuse me. My name is Richard Stewart. I'm a photographer. ( 1 )
Mrs. Vann: What's it for?
Richard: It's for a book.
Mrs. Vann: You're writing a book?
Richard: It's a book of pictures. I call it Family Album, U.S.A.
Mrs. Vann: Oh, that's a nice idea. Well, it's fine if you take our picture. I'm Martha Vann. (she shakes Richard’s hand.)
Richard: Thank you. ( 2 ). [to Gerald] I'm Richard.
What's your name?
Gerald: Gerald.
Richard: How old are you, Gerald?
Gerald: Five. Richard: And where do you live?
Mrs. Vann: We live in California.
Richard: Well, welcome to New York. OK, just a second. (He tries to hold a reflector while taking the picture.) I'm almost ready here.
[Alexandra, 16, walk towards Richard.]
Alexandra: Can I help you?
Richard: Oh, please. Alexandra takes the reflector from Richard and holds it for him. Richard turns to Mrs. Vann and Gerald.] Hold Gerald's hand, please. Great! Now point to the buildings Terrific! Give Mommy a kiss, Gerald. Nice! Thank you, Gerald. And thank you, Mrs. Vann.
Mrs. Vann: Oh, my pleasure. We'll be looking for your book.
Richard: Thank you. Good-bye. Bye, Gerald. [to Alexandral] Thanks again.
Alexandra: Oh, you're welcome.
Richard: Hey, let me take your picture!
Alexandra: Wonderful. Please.
Richard: Are you from New York?
Alexandra: No, I'm from Greece. I'm an exchange student.
Richard: When did you come here?
Alexandra: Three months ago.
Richard: Your English is very good. Thanks. I studied English in school.
