In a real-estate office in Riverdale. Marilyn and her husband Richard are speaking about homes with Virginia Martinelli, a real-estate agent.
Virginia:	I remember your parents' first house very well. It was on Spring Avenue, near the park.
Richard:	I grew up in that house.
Virginia:	Yes, and you were such a cute baby.
Marilyn:	I've seen pictures of him. He had blond hair.
Virginia:	I've been friendly with the Stewart family for a long time, so it's my pleasure to help you find a house now.
Richard:	Well, we're not sure we can afford one.
Marilyn:	But we'd like to find out about the possibilities.
Virginia:	That's a good idea. I love your house on Linden Street. I sold your father that house seventeen years ago.
Marilyn:	Really?
Richard:	Yes, Mom was pregnant with Robbie then, and they needed the extra room.
Virginia:	I hear you're expecting a baby, Mrs. Stewart.
Marilyn:	Mmm-hmm. So we will be needing more room.
Virginia:	Oh, so you don't need something immediately?
Richard:	No. But in five or six months ...
Marilyn:	And time passes so quickly.
Virginia:	Yes, it does. Well, when you called, you gave enough information about your salaries and your savings. So I have a good idea about your financial situation. Let me show you some pictures of houses.
Marilyn:	With two bedrooms?
Virginia:	Yes, I think I can show you some. Of course, they won't be in Riverdale. The cost of housing's too high for you here.
Richard:	I haven't thought about living anywhere else. We've always lived in this area.
Marilyn:	Where should we look for a house, Mrs. Martinelli?
Virginia:	Well, we have an office in Mount Kisco. It's a lovely area, and it's only about an hour's drive from here. [She takes out a book of photos.] Here. I have a book with photos of some homes in that area. Now, let's see. Here. This is a lovely two-bedroom house in your price range.
Marilyn:	It's pretty, but I prefer a two-story home.
Richard:	I do, too. I don't care for a ranch type.
Virginia:	OK. [She turns the pages of the real-estate book.] Oh, this is a wonderful house. I know it well. I sold it to the present owners.
Richard:	It looks wonderful.
Virginia:	This is a two-bedroom, two-bath house. It has a full basement, and it is on a half-acre lot. You can probably afford this one.
Marilyn:	I like this house.
Richard:	So do I.
Virginia:	And the price is right. Would you like to go see it?
Richard:	Yes. We're planning to talk to someone at the bank next week. Perhaps we could see the house this weekend.
Virginia:	If someone doesn't buy it before then. But let's keep looking. Just to get an idea of some other possibilities.
Richard:	This is very helpful, Mrs. Martinelli.
Virginia:	Here. This is a wonderful example of Spanish-style architecture.
Richard:	Oh, I love the roof tiles on a Spanish-style house.
Marilyn:	It looks like the houses in Hollywood.
Virginia:	It's interesting. A house like this in Riverdale costs double the price. [She turns the pages of the book.] Oh my! Here's a real buy. It's a bargain. This house just came on the market.
Marilyn:	It's quite lovely. Is it a two-bedroom house?
Virginia:	No. It has three bedrooms and three baths. I know the house. It has a brand-new kitchen. And a living room with a twelve-foot ceiling. And there's a two-car garage.
Richard:	Then why don't we go look at this house, too?
Virginia:	It's a good investment.
Richard:	Thank you, Mrs. Martinelli.
Marilyn:	Thanks so much.
Virginia:	My pleasure. Give my best to your parents. [Richard and Marilyn get up to leave.]
Virginia:	Your father's a wonderful doctor, Richard. He took care of my daughter when she was a child. He's the best pediatrician in Westchester.
Richard:	Thanks, Mrs. Martinelli, I'll give them your regards.
Marilyn:	We really appreciate your advice.
Virginia:	I do think you should go see the houses and talk to the bank. Here. Let me give you some information sheets about the houses. They're both very good buys.
Richard:	Well, thanks so much for your help and your time, Mrs. Martinelli. [to Marilyn] We've got a lot to talk about.
Marilyn:	Mmm-hmm. Thanks.