Excuses for not attending a meeting

Mr Sidney Sheldon: Sheldon speaking.

Miss Joan Collins: Morning, Mr. Sheldon. Joan Collins here.

Mr Sheldon:

Ah, Miss Collins. This is an unexpected pleasure. Can I help you in any way? We’re seeing each other tomorrow, aren’t we?

Have you asked Adam Warner? He’s chairing the meeting.

No, I thought I’d check with you first. If you think it’s an acceptable solution, I’ll get on to Mr Warner. You see the other alternative would be to send you my notes, perhaps, and you could put forward my ideas.

No, no, I don’t think so. I mean I’d be quite glad to do so but if there were any questions involved, I would hardly be in a position to answer them where­as your Mr Forsyte could...

Yes, that was what I thought. John’s his first name. Ah yes, John Forsyte. Well, I think that’s the best thing. Let him come to the meeting instead of you. I’m sure the chairman will agree to that.

Right, I’ll contact him. But I’m glad I’ve spoken to you about it.

So am I. I hope you get well soon. Goodbye, Miss Collins. /

Goodbye, Mr Sheldon.