The Jackknife (Rise Fall).
TONE GROUP 5.
THE SWITCHBACK (THE FALL-RISE).
Tune 1 Fall-Rise + Tail of one syllable
I thought they all took one. Ann did. (But the others did n’t).
His name’s John. Harry.
He’s never been late. Never? (Are you sure?)
Which one’s mine? Which one? (That blue one, surely).
That’s yours, over there. Which one? (Not that blue horror?)
Is it difficult? Is it? (Not half).
It’s tomorrow he leaves. Is it? (Are you sure?)
I’ll dump the suitcases here. Gently. (They’re not made of iron).
I’ve found a four leaved clover. Show me.
Tune 2 Fall-Rise + Tail of more than one syllable
Have you finished? Practically.
I didn’t say you were wrong. You didn’t. Tom did though.
Jack was first. George, you mean.
She’s only twenty-seven. Twenty-seven? (Thirty-seven, more likely).
They said they sent it last Monday. When did they say they sent it? (Last Monday?)
He couldn’t help them. Couldn’t he? (Why ever not?)
I feel I could scream. Steady, there.
I hope I don’t break anything. Try not to.
Tune 3 Fall-Rise only.
You won’t tell him, will you? No. (But very reluctantly).
It’s black. White.
They’re very nice. Nice? (You’re joking).
He’s arriving at Dover. Where? (Don’t you mean Newhaven?)
What’s up, Tom? Mind. (There’s a step here).
Tune 4 Low Pre-head + Fall-Rise (+ Tail)
Is it going to keep fine? I think so. (But I’m not certain).
Is he tall and dark? Well, he’s tall. (But I shouldn’t call him dark).
It didn’t take you long. It did, you know.
Should I or shouldn’t I play? You’d enjoy the game.
Ring me tomorrow afteernoon. Tomorrow afteernoon? (Why tomorrow?)
Why wouldn’t he buy it? Why wouldn’t he? (No money!)
Were you surprised? Was I surprised? (Not half).
I’ll give it to you. D’you mean that.
May I just finish my letter? Be quick, then.
May I hold it for a minute? Well, be careful with it.
Tune 5 Low Pre-head + Falling Head + Fall-Rise (+ Tail)
D’you smoke? I do sometimes. But never before lunch.
But I thought you didn’t take sugar. I don’t take it in coffee.
You will play, won’t you? I’d rather not.
We got here about midnight. It was earlier than that.
I need two hundred pounds. Two hundred pounds? (But that’s a small fortune!)
Where did you meet him? Where did I meet him? (Where d’you think?)
Are you sure? Am I sure? (I’m absolutely positive).
She’s an absolute failure. Now be fair.
I’m sorry. Well say it as if you meant it.
Why not take up squash? No fear! (Much too energetic).
TONE GROUP 6
THE LONG JUMP
Tune 1 (Low Pre-head)+Rising Head+High Fall+(Tail)
May likes it. Yes, but I don’t.
I’m not going to help. No one asked you to.
When does he get here? I’ve just this minute told you.
At a quarter past six.
What on earth’s happened to Marjorie. I can’t understand it.
She should have been here ages ago.
How many days in a year? Three hundred and sixty-five, you idiot.
You ought to have told me at once. I didn’t realize it was that important.
He swears he didn’t know. That’s downright nonsense.
I distinctly remember telling him myself.
You mustn’t mention it. Why not?
You’ll have to apologise. What do you mean? Why on earth should I?
We ought to buy a couple. Where’s the money coming from?
I know I brought a knife. But where in the world have you put it?
I was too late. They’d sold it. Why ever didn’t you buy it when you had the chance?
But John’s refused. Does that matter?
It’s always possible. Is it likely, though?
Fancy Jack leaving! Wasn’t it extraordinary?
I doubt whether David’ll subscribe. Is it fair to expect him to?
You’re not very good at it, are you? Have I ever pretended otherwise?
Ten’s not enough. Take twenty then.
My feet hurt. Well take your shoes off.
I don’t want to go alone. Come along with us then.
This room’s freezing, isn’t it? Well go downstairs where it’s a bit warmer.
But I’ve lost my invitation. Then write and ask them to send you another.
Nobody turned up. How strange.
But you said I could have it. Not at all!
Look. It works. Well I never! How extraordinary!
What was the show like? Very good indeed!
But I really wanted them. What a pity you didn’t say so sooner!
Tone Group 7.
The High Bounce
Tune 1 ( High Rise /+ Tail)
It's snowing. Much?
I've just seen-the Edwards girl. Joan Edwards?
Can I borrow some matches? Matches? (By all means)
I’ve got to go to Leeds. You’ve got to go?
That was Arthur Thompson. What was his name?
(I didn’t quite catch it.)
Where are you staying? Where? (At the ‘Grand’!)
How did he find out? How did he find out?
(Through Max I imagine.)
Can you make me one? Make you one? (with pleasure)
Wasn't it stupid? Was it so stupid, I wonder?
What lovely cherries! Want some?
I like Barbara. Do you?
Buy me a couple. Buy you a couple? (certainly)
Tune 2 Low Pre-Head+High Rise+Tail
Pass me the paper. The Times d’you mean?
Has Michael arrived yet? You were expecting him?
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I shall send it off tomorrow afternoon. Tomorrow afternoon?
It's four hundred feet tall. It’s how tall?
I told him about your success. About my what?
Would you like one? Would I like one? (I’d love one!)
How d'you like my song? D’you always sing as flat as that?
Take them away. Take both of them away?
Fantastic! Fantastic? What fantastic about it?
Tune 3 Low Pre-Head+High Head+High Rise+(Tail)
Why not ask Jenny? You think she might agree?
It isn't fair. Not fair?/why not?
I'd like two dozen. Two dozen sir? /certainly/
How many children has he got? How many? /six, I believe/
What would you recommend? What would I recommend?/The steak I think
I waited here two solid hours. You waited there how long?
Won't your wife be rather cross? Won't she be cross with me, d'you mean?
Anybody want a lift? Are you going near Charing Cross,
by any chance?
Tell me the time, please. Tell you the time? / Ten past six/
Leave the key with Mrs. Atkins. Leave it with Mrs Joyce Atkins?
The silly young fool! Silly young fool? /Who? John?
Tone Group 8.
The Jackknife (Rise Fall).
Tune 1 Rise Fall + Tail
Can you see? Perfectly.
As he as tall as his father? Taller even.
I was very cross with him. Naturally. Anyone would be.
Surely one of these screws will fit. Which of them, though?
He shot an elephant. Did he now?
I hate it. But what can I do? Tell them you hate it.
Did you finish that job? Heavens, yes! Ages ago!
Tune 2 Rise Fall only
Did you see any lions? Lots.
Have you any doubts about it? None. (None whatsoever).
Is it cheaper by coach? Much.
You pay for it. How?
What ought I to do? Go.
John’s got it now. Oh! (That’s different).
Tune 3 Low Pre-Head + Rise Fall (+ Tail)
Can you manage it alone? I’m sure I can.
I thought you didn’t like spinach. On the contrary. I love it.
Why should you do the donkey work? Who else is there to do it?
I’ll make it soon. I promise. Yes, but how soon?
You ought to apologise. Oh ought I, indeed?
Everything’s so dear. Aren’t potatoes a price!
Nobody seems at all keen. Well give up the idea.
The petrol tank was empty. No wonder the car wouldn’t start!
Tune 4
Low Pre-Head + High Head + Rise Fall (+ Tail)
Is he getting fatter? Getting fatter! (He’s huge!)
Did you save time? I was able to do it in half the time.
Why didn’t you call for me? We thought you’d already gone.
I was absolutely livid. I don’t blame you.
It’s enough to make a saint angry.
I’ve had this pain for days. Why don’t you do something about it?
I don’t think Bill knows. Why not write and warn him then?
You seem very happy about smth, John. Wouldn’t you be happy? (I’ve just won
a hundred pounds).
Should we go on? Is there really much point in it?
Which one shall I buy? Please yourself.
It’s not much of a cut. Then don’t make so much fuss about it.
Thank you very much. Not at all. Thank you.