#Person1#: Is it all right for me to come in now. Mr. Sutcliffe?
#Person2#: Well. . . I'm pretty busy. but. . . all right. come in. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Do you mind if I sit down?
#Person2#: Not at all. Take a seat. Now, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I want to leave the department. Do you think I could put in for a transfer?
#Person2#: Yes, but why should you want to do that?
#Person1#: Do you mind if I speak frankly?
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Well, you see. I don't like the office. I don't like the staff. and I'm afraid you and I don't get on. So may I put in for a transfer?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd delighted if you did.
#Person1# tells Mr. Cliffe #Person1# wants to leave the department because #Person1# hates the office, the staff and is afraid of Mr. Cliffe.
leave the department