Function Analysis
Shop Assistant: Camera for Elliot? (Repeating to stall) Ah, the one with the shutter problem, right? (Checking)
Elliot: That's the one. (Confirming)
Shop Assistant: Yeah, it's not back yet. (Reporting negatively) Be another couple of days I would think. (Explaining, to mollify)
Elliot: Any chance of it being back by the weekend? (Requesting)
Shop Assistant: Shouldn't be any problem. (Reassuring with qualification) Give us a call on Friday around four. (Instructing)