A: Is this Professor Clark? B: Yes, I am Professor Clark. A: Professor, this is Kalia, and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings. B: Yes, how are you doing? A: I was partying hard over the weekend, fell down the stairs, and need time to recuperate. B: That sounds painful. Are you going to be OK? A: I sprained my wrist, but the doctor says it will be fine. B: How many days will you be out of school? A: The doctor said I should be good enough to return next week. B: I am glad you let me know that you will be missing class. Get well!