Something important has just happened at the office, Anna. So I can't meet you for lunch. After all, I'm afraid.
What is it?
I have to meet an important buyer at the airport.
That's really annoying? What about the play tonight? You promise to go with me. I already have my mother take care of our kids.
Yes, darling, I promised, but I'm afraid we'll have to cancel it.
What about Thursday. Could we go then?
I think all the seats will be booked up. And anyway, I'm afraid I won't have time next week.
I've telephoned the theater. The seats aren't all booked up in fact.