Day 56 of 215

Day 56: Cat Sitter Cancels Before the Trip

Late in the evening, Mr. Kang (A) knocks on the door of Mr. Jeong (B), the neighbour who lives across the hall.

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A 밤늦게 죄송해요. 혹시 부탁 하나 드려도 될까요?

Bamneutge joesonghaeyo. Hoksi butak hana deuryeodo doelkkayo?

Sorry to bother you so late. Could I possibly ask you a favour?
B 네, 괜찮아요. 무슨 일이세요?

Ne, gwaenchanayo. Museun iriseyo?

Sure, no problem. What is it?
A 내일부터 가족 여행을 가는데, 고양이 봐 주시기로 한 분이 방금 취소하셨어요.

Naeilbuteo gajok yeohaengeul ganeunde, goyangi bwa jusigiro han buni banggeum chwisohasyeosseoyo.

We're leaving on a family trip tomorrow, but the person who was going to look after our cat just cancelled.
B 아이고, 어떡해요. 다른 사람은 못 구하셨어요?

Aigo, eotteokaeyo. Dareun sarameun mot guhasyeosseoyo?

Oh no, what a pain. Couldn't you find anyone else?
A 급하게 여기저기 알아본 결과, 사흘 동안 와 줄 사람이 없었어요.

Geupage yeogijeogi arabon gyeolgwa, saheul dongan wa jul sarami eopseosseoyo.

I asked around everywhere in a hurry, but there's nobody who can come for three days.
B 그럼 제가 봐 드릴게요. 어떻게 하면 좋아요?

Geureom jega bwa deurilgeyo. Eotteoke hamyeon joayo?

Then I'll look after her for you. What do I need to do?
A 정말 감사해요. 고양이가 굶지 않도록 하루에 한 번 밥만 주세요.

Jeongmal gamsahaeyo. Goyangiga gumji antorok harue han beon bamman juseyo.

Thank you so much. Just feed her once a day so she doesn't go hungry.
B 물은요? 물도 매일 갈아 줘야 돼요?

Mureunyo? Muldo maeil gara jwoya dwaeyo?

What about water? Do I need to change it every day?
A 네, 물이 떨어지지 않도록 채워 주세요. 현관 비밀번호는 문자로 보낼게요.

Ne, muri tteoreojiji antorok chaewo juseyo. Hyeongwan bimilbeonhoneun munjaro bonaelgeyo.

Yes, please top it up so it doesn't run out. I'll text you the door code.
B 알겠어요. 고양이가 낯을 가리지는 않아요?

Algesseoyo. Goyangiga nacheul garijineun anayo?

Got it. Is she shy with strangers?
A 아마 숨을 거예요. 나가실 때 고양이가 따라 나오지 않도록 문만 꼭 닫아 주세요.

Ama sumeul geoyeyo. Nagasil ttae goyangiga ttara naoji antorok munman kkok dada juseyo.

She'll probably hide. When you leave, just make sure you shut the door so she doesn't follow you out.
B 걱정 마시고 잘 다녀오세요. 사진도 찍어서 보내 드릴게요.

Geokjeong masigo jal danyeooseyo. Sajindo jjigeoseo bonae deurilgeyo.

Don't worry, and have a good trip. I'll send you photos, too.

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