A:Hello, 332440.

B:Oh hello, Sally. This is Dave Thomson here. Could I speak to Jim please?

A:I'm afraid he's not in at the moment Dave. He went out about an hour ago and he's not back  yet.

B: Any idea when he might be back?

A:Well, he shouldn't be long. He said he was just going to get some paint. But I wouldn't be surprised if he's stopped off at the pub on the way back.
B:O. K. well , tell him I've called , will you , and I'll try again later.

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