(A：Mary B：Receiver C：John's voice)

A：Hello．Is John in？

B：No，can I take a message？

A：Thank you．But I really need to talk to him personally（亲自地）．

B：Would you like to leave a message on his voice mail，then？

A：Yes．Thank you．

B：Hold on and I'll transfer you．(Pause)

C：Hi，this is John．I'm not available to take your call，but please leave your name，number and a brief message．I'll get back to you as soon as possible．

A：Hi，John．It's Mary and I really need to talk to you．I won't be able to go to the party with you．Please call me at 556-3243when you get back．