Refer the the dialogue from direct into indirect speech.
Mel dialed his home number. Roberta, his elder daughter, answered. "Hi," Met said. "This is your old man" Roberta's voice came coldly down the line. "Yes, I know." "How was school today?"
"Could you be specific Father? There were several classes. Which do you wart to know about?»
Did all Fathers, Mel wondered, lose communication with their daughters at age thirteen?
"Never mind," Met said.
"Is there anything else, Father I have homework to do."
"Yes, there is something else. You'll change your tone of voice, young lady, and show a little more respect. Furthermore, we'll end this conversation when I'm good and ready."
"If you say so, Father."
"And stop calling me Father!"
"Very well. Father"
"Is everything all right at home?"
"Yes. Libby wants to talk to you. Goodnight. »
“Goodnight. Robbie.”