I'm terribly sorry. I'm late.
I've only been waiting for over an hour, that's all.
Yes, I know, I... I tried to get here in time, but just after I left home, the car broke down.
The car broke down?
Yes, and.., well.., luckily.., there was a garage near me, and.., and it took them a while to repair it.
Why didn't you at least phone?
I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.
You could have looked it up in the telephone book!
Yes, but... You'll never believe this... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.
I see, well, it was lucky you find a garage to repair your car.