Instruction: Change the direct speech into indirect speech in the following dialogue, and write it in a paragraph.
Betru: “What are you doing here, Tedla? I haven’t seen you since June.”
Tedla: “I’ve just come back from my holiday in Nekemte.”
Betru: “Did you enjoy it?”
Tedla: “I love Ireland. And the people in Nekemte were so friendly.”
Betru: “Did you go to Shambu?”
Tedla: “It was my first trip. I can show you some pictures. Are you doing anything tomorrow?”
Betru: “I must arrange a couple of things. But I am free tonight.”
Tedla: “You might come to my place. What time shall we meet?”
Betru: “I’ll be there at eight. Is it all right?”
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Betru asked Tedla what he was doing there and mentioned that he hadn't seen him since June. Tedla replied that he had just come back from his holiday in Nekemte. Betru inquired if he had enjoyed it, to which Tedla answered that he loved Ireland and that the people in Nekemte were very friendly. Betru asked if he had gone to Shambu, and Tedla responded positively, saying that it was his first trip and that he could show him some pictures. He asked Betru if he was doing anything the following day, to which Betru replied that he had to arrange some things but that he was free that night. Tedla invited him to his place and asked what time they should meet. Betru agreed to be there at eight and asked if it was okay.
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