I see you've brought something to occupy your time while we wait. Good. We may be here a long time.
Yes, Papa. I brought the catalog for the next college we're going to visit--the one in New Hampshire.
It's just that North Americans pay more attention to exact times. They're very punctual people.
I think that if you're more than thirty minutes late, you have to apologize and explain what delayed you.
Our appointment with this dean is for three-fifteen. My watch says three-thirty. I'm sure we're not late.
Isabel? Come in. Sorry I kept you waiting. We're running a little behind schedule today.