In Absprache

Ms. Anderson (sales representative Jewels and Things): ring ring...ring ring...ring ring...

Mr. Smith (Secretary): Hello, Diamonds Galore, this is Peter speaking. How may I be of help to you today?

Ms. Anderson: Yes, this is Ms. Janice Anderson calling. May I speak to Mr. Franks, please?

Mr. Smith: I'm afraid Mr. Franks is out of the office at the moment. Would you like me to take a message?

Ms. Anderson: Uhm...actually, this call is rather urgent. We spoke yesterday about a delivery problem that Mr. Franks mentioned. Did he leave any information with you?

Mr. Smith: As a matter of fact, he did. He said that a representative from your company might be calling. He also asked me to ask you a few questions...

Ms. Anderson: Great, I'd love to see this problem resolved as quickly as possible.

Mr. Smith: Well, we still haven't received the shipment of earrings that was supposed to arrive last Tuesday.

Ms. Anderson: Yes, I'm terribly sorry about that. In the meantime, I've spoken with our delivery department and they assured me that the earrings will be delivered by tomorrow morning.

Mr. Smith: Excellent, I'm sure Mr. Franks will be pleased to hear that.

Ms. Anderson: Yes, the shipment was delayed from France. We weren't able to send it along until this morning.

Mr. Smith: I see. Mr. Franks also wanted to schedule a meeting with you later this week.

Ms. Anderson: Certainly, what is he doing on Thursday afternoon?

Mr. Smith: I'm afraid he's meeting with some clients out of town. How about Thursday morning?

Ms. Anderson: Unfortunately, I'm seeing someone else on Thursday morning. Is he doing anything on Friday morning?

Mr. Smith: No, it looks like he's free then.