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Hi, Janette, it’ s Arthur. I want to thank you for taking my place at the appointment with Mr. Coleman today,   I didn’t realize until this morning that I was scheduled for another meeting at the same time with the BMJ company owner. I just couldn’ t miss that meeting because I had to present the budget for our next advertising campaign and get the owner’ s approval. Anyway, I really appreciate your help and I’d like to buy you lunch sometime soon. Give me a call when you get a chance.