Mr. Imamura is on holiday in Vancouver, Canada. He lost his wallet at a train station and is explaining his situation to a station employee at the lost property desk.
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Clerk: Good afternoon.
Imamura: Hello. I'm afraid I've lost my wallet. I think I left it somewhere in the station. I was wondering if anyone had found it and returned it.
Clerk: I see. Could you describe it?
Imamura: Pardon?
Clerk: What colour is it?
Imamura: Black.
Clerk: What's it made of?
Imamura: Leather.
Clerk: Where in the station do you think you left it?
Imamura: I'm not sure. Perhaps on one of the platform benches.
Clerk: Can you tell me what's in it?
Imamura: Credit cards, a notebook computer, and about $200 cash.
Clerk: When do you think you lost it?
Imamura: Earlier this morning, between 9 and 10 o'clock.
Clerk: Well, I'm afraid no wallets have been handed in so far today. Are you going to be in town long?
Imamura: I'm here for another two days.
Clerk: Could you give me your name and the name of your hotel?
Imamura: My name is Masayuki Imamura and I'm staying at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Clerk: I'll let you know if someone hands it in.
Imamura: Thank you.