answer: #Person2# needs a book but can't afford it. Tom tells #Person2# that his roommate has the book and will ask him if he'll lend it to #Person2#.
documents: #Person1#: What's that book you just picked up?
  #Person2#: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course.
  #Person1#: You had better read it if you want to pass the course.
  #Person2#: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it.
  #Person1#: How much does it cost?
  #Person2#: It costs 40 dollars.
  #Person1#: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have one.
  #Person2#: No, they don't. I have asked.
  #Person1#: Why don't you get it from the library?
  #Person2#: Are you joking? I've been trying for months and the book is always out. There are more than 45 students in the course and every single one wants the book.
  #Person1#: Listen, you know my roommate, Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year and I believe he owns the book. I'll ask him if he'll lend it to you.
  #Person2#: Oh, Tom, that would settle everything. That's very kind of you.
  #Person1#: My pleasure.