You could repeat each line after me and try copyg my intonation that can actually be a very good thing to do. Are you travelling? Hum is what h m p h means. The ver couldn't identify if hum was a yes or no. He adjusted his tie nervously. So i'm imagining here that the hitcher has got nothing but contempt for this driver in his suit and tie, just a someone who works an ordinary nine to five job. Do you work round here? Yes, said the driver. I was stuck late at the office. You know how it is? No, not really. Again, they drifted into silence. A bit awkward. They drifted into silence