On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:45:10 -0500, HK wrote:

I'm not talking about "er's" and "um's." I just believe she is more
conversational than your quotes indicate. Betcha I am right.

Here's a thought.

Howzabout rewriting the dialogue the way you think it should sound and
let us see it? Not exactly on topic but it might be a fun mid-winter
excercise for all concerned.