Caller: Taxis? (Checking) I want a cab to the station in the morning. (Ordering)
Telephonist: From where? (Inquiring)
Caller: 16 South Elm to Ravenwood station. (Informing)
Telephonist: Time? (Inquiring)
Caller: Around eight. (Ordering) The train leaves at 8:18. (Explaining)
Telephonist: Maybe cutting it a bit fine. (Warning) Traffic's heavy then. (Explaining) Better make it for 7:45 to be on the safe side. (Advising)
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