Hello. I wonder could you help me?- I’m looking for Colm Tóibín’s latest novel but I can’t remember the title, sorry.
- I think it’s a woman’s name maybe?
Yes, that’s right.- ‘Nora Webster’ is the title.
- Uh, let me have a look on our system…
- Thanks…
- I’m afraid it’s out at the moment.
- Would you like me to reserve it for you?
- Oh, could you? That’d be great.
- Do I have to pay for that?
- No, no, it’s a free service.
- We’ll just send you a text or an email when it’s returned
- and it’ll be kept here for you.
- Great thanks!
- Could I have your library card for your details please?
- Here you are.
- Ok, that’s all done.
- Is there anything else I can help you with today?
- I was also looking for some books on Irish music.
- Could you suggest anything interesting?
- Certainly.
- Erm… if you’d like to come with me to the music and arts section
- I’ll show you a few you might like.
- Oh, fantastic!
- Thanks so much for your help.
I wonder could you help me?
："I wonder could you help me?"は"I wonder if you could help me."の意味。この会話の場合、司書の注意を引くために使用するので、「お尋ねしてもよろしいですか／ちょっといいですか」といった意味になる。
Colm Tóibín
："Colm Tóibín"はアイルランド南西部ウェックスフォード州出身の小説家のこと。代表作に、『ヒース燃ゆ』、『ブルックリン』等がある。