[originaltext]M: Hello, Nick Brown speaking.W: Nick, this is Helen. How are yo

M: Hello, Nick Brown speaking.
W: Nick, this is Helen. How are you?
M: Oh, hello, Helen. I’m fine. I’ve got to come across to the States next week to visit a customer in Boston. I’d like to take the opportunity of stopping over in New York to check out the arrangements for the Electronic Exhibition.
W: Oh, that would be fine. When are you planning to be here?
M: My appointment in Boston is on Tuesday next week, so I’ll be passing through New York on Monday. My plane gets in early afternoon so I’d like to see the exhibition center during the afternoon, and then discuss the final arrangements with you, and perhaps see the restaurant where we’re planning to hold the reception.
W: I see. Well, let me check my, calendar ... Ah, I’m afraid Monday’s a problem for me next week, Nick.
M: Oh, well, that’s a pity. What about your assistant, what’s his name?
W: You mean Gregg ... Gregg Anderson. Yes, he might be free, but I’ll have to check with him.
M: Good. My plane gets into JFK round about two o’clock, so I’ll fax you with the details and then perhaps you could confirm whether someone can meet me.
W: We’ll do our best, but we have an awful lot going on right now. It’s a very busy time of year for us.
M: Yes, I understand, but it would be a shame not to meet up while I’m over.
W: Oh, yes, of course. I just wish we had known about it a little sooner.
M: Well, I’m sorry about that, but this trip’s only just come up. Anyway, thanks very much. It’s nice to talk to you. I look forward to seeing you next week.
W: Ok, Nick. Bye.
M: Bye.