The person you call for i  

May I speak to Mr Ford?

The person you call for is on a business trip


Whitch Ford, ma"am? There are two Fords here.

Oh? Mr Ford, head of the Export Section.

Oh, the chief? That"s Mr. Tom Ford, then.

Is that right?

I"m sorry, but Mr. Ford"s gone on a trip.

I see. When will he return?

He"ll be back next Monday.

All right. I"ll call Monday again.

May I have your name?

Mrs. Dorothy Preston.

Mrs. Dorothy Preston. Is that Dorothy with a "y"?

That"s right.

I"ll tell Mr. Ford you called when he returns.

Thank you.