"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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It wouldn't. His task needed to be completed today. If I didn't want it
now, in the trash it would go.

What else could I do? I said I would be there in ten minutes. Enduring
Mary's glare, I got his address and directions, and rang off. This day
would simply have to wait.

I wonder how many truly unique opportunities are wasted by people who don't
know the right answer to questions like "can you come over *right now*?"

Pete