Hello, uh I'm a first-time caller. My problem is that my father went away on a business trip and I borrowed his new car, but I had an accident. I was not hurt, but the car was broken.
Where is your mother?
She is away, visiting some friends.
Alright, go on.
Well, I told my father the car was lossed. Someone had stolen it.
Oh, you should've told your father the truth. He would understand about a car accident and he would be glad you weren't hurt.
I'm not too sure about that.
Give it a try, young man, because the truth is always better than a lie.