ROB： Allen， I just heard the good news.

ALLEN： What good news？

ROB： They chose you to be project assistant over in Chicago. Congratulations.

ALLEN： Yes， Mr. Tate told me before the meeting Tuesday.

ROB： Great. I bet you're excited， aren’t you？

ALLEN： I was quite surprised. But it isn't all for certain yet.

I told them I will accept， though， if they choose me.

ROB： You don't seem very happy about it. Why？

ALLEN： Maybe I'm a little nervous about making such a big move right now.

You know Nancy and I just bought a new house.

ROB： Have you told her yet？

ALLEN： I plan to talk with her about it tonight.

ROB： Chicago is a nice place.

And you both speak English well. Her English is excellent.

ALLEN： I know she doesn't want to be far from her family.

That will be the hardest part for her.

ROB： You're both young. A little adventure will be good for you.

ALLEN： Maybe.

ROB： Do you know how long the project over there will last？

ALLEN： Mr. Tate said I would probably be over there for two years.

But it could be more than that， too.

So I think two or three years， at least.

ROB： To be honest， I envy you.

I've never had a chance to work in one of the overseas’ offices.

I wish it were me who could go.

ALLEN： You're too important here， Rob. We wouldn’t be able to function here without you.

ROB： Maybe some time in the future I will be able to get a couple years overseas.

I really like that idea——changing one's life for awhile.

ALLEN： And your wife？

ROB： Oh， Carol is even more adventuresome than I am.

She would be thrilled if I got a transfer. She always talks about traveling more.

ALLEN： I've only been out of the country once in my life.

ROB： Well， living abroad would be a great experience for you then.

I think you should look forward to it.

ALLEN： I do look forward to it， but I'll have to talk it over with Nancy.

ROB： Good luck！

ALLEN： Thanks.