Telephone Conversation

Mr. Smith: - Is that the Trade Delegation of Russia?

Operator: - Yes, it is.

Mr. Smith: - Put me through to Mr. Petrov's office, please.

Secretary: - Mr. Petrov’s secretary speaking.

Mr. Smith: - My name is Mr. Smith. I'd like to speak to Mr. Petrov.

Secretary: - I am sorry, but Mr. Petrov isn't available at the' moment. Would you like to leave a message for him?

Mr. Smith: - I have an appointment with Mr. Petrov_. for 2o'clock this afternoon, but I am sorry I can't come today. I must go to Paris on business and I'll be back only on Friday morning. Can Mr. Petrov see me at two o'clock on Friday afternoon instead of today?

Secretary: As far as I know, Mr. Petrov hasn't got any engagement for Friday afternoon, but I must speak to him before I can give you a definite answer. Will you leave your telephone number with me?

Mr. Smith: Yes, certainly, I'll leave you the telephone number on which you can contact my secretary. It’s London Wall 2230, extension 21.

Secretary: - I beg your pardon. Will you spell the exchange, please?

Mr. Smith: - I'll spell the first three letters that you must dial: L for London, o for orange, n for nobody.

Secretary: - Thank you very much, Mr. Smith. Just to make sure I'd like to repeat the number. It's Lon 2230 extension 2I. I'll contact your secretary when I've spoken to Mr. Petrov.

Mr. Smith: - Thank you. Good-bye.

Secretary: - Good-bye, Mr. Smith.

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