[speaker001:] Hi, Bill. It's Marsha Black at MPPD Ltd. How are you?
[speaker002:] Hello, Marsha, I haven't heard from you in a long time. I'm great, and you?
[speaker001:] Not too bad at all. Do you have a minute?
[speaker002:] Sure, what can I do for you?
[speaker001:] We're getting ready to place our Christmas orders and we need to know about how much it's going to run this year.You know, so we can have the funds put aside.
[speaker002:] I'm really busy right now. I got a lot on my plate.So this isn't an actual bid you want but just a ballpark figure?
[speaker001:] Right, a ballpark figure is fine, and slant it a little high if you have to.
[speaker002:] Well, I can give you those figures now over the phone, is that okay? Or do you need them in writing?
[speaker001:] It's going to be shown to the Board so I need it in writing.Make all the prices subject to confirmation so you can't be held to them. How soon can I have it?
[speaker002:] Is this another rush, dear? Did you forget and wait until the last minute again?
[speaker001:] Yeah, I'm afraid so. I really need your help here.
[speaker002:] Well, just because it's you. Tomorrow, say around noon.