A.
It is always a little sad to say goodbye to a long-time friend you are leaving forever, a (36) you have spent many hours with, in all sorts of (37) . David didn’t think I should be so (38) about the separation. "It’s (39) a car," he said. "And we need a (40) one. "
B.
We were standing in the hot car park outside a car dealer’s office, keys to the new (41) in David’s hand, keys to the old one in mine. David took the keys and handed them to the (42) As we drove away, I (43) to look at my trusty friend, standing silent and alone.