Question

Imagine you are Andrew Smith, the author of the bestseller, ‘The Rose Lady and Trevelyan’. You happen to meet Pescud during one of your train journeys and realise he is one of your biggest critics. Write down the possible conversation.

You may begin like this:

Pescud:	Hello sir! It’s a pleasure to have this chance meeting with you. I have read your book, ‘The Rose Lady and Trevelyan’ but I must say that I beg to differ with your idea of romance. I feel it is far from reality.
Andrew:	Hello Mr Pescud! I am glad that you are candid in your opinion about my book. So, tell me what’s your notion of an ideal romance?

Answer 1

Pescud:	Hello, sir! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I have read The Rose Lady and Trevelyan, but I disagree with your idea of romance. I find it far from reality.
Andrew:	Hello, Mr Pescud! I appreciate your honesty. What do you think is an ideal romance?
Pescud:	I believe romance should be practical and realistic. People should not behave unrealistically just because they are in love.
Andrew:	But don't you think romance is meant to make people dream?
Pescud:	Yes, but it should still have some connection with real life. In fact, I myself had a romantic experience.
Andrew:	Really? Tell me about it.
Pescud:	I met Jessie Allyn on a train and fell in love with her. I followed her to Virginia and eventually married her.
Andrew:	That sounds quite romantic!
Pescud:	It was, but it was also real. That's why I believe romance can happen in ordinary life too.
Andrew:	Perhaps your own story proves that romance can be both realistic and romantic!