Why, Tom? It's five to six already and you are still writing here.
So what ? Are we going anywhere?
Yes , have you forgotten? We have arranged to go to Mary's to watch some videos tonight.
Oh , I'm sorry I forgot all about it. Well, can I take a rain check?
What's the matter with you ? You are the one that persuaded all of us to go there.
I'm terribly sorry, Rose. But I have to finish this paper by tomorrow or professor Martin will kill me.