You rang? Part III

Machine: You have two messages, two new messages. Message one, Friday, 5:42 PM.

Male voice (automated, weary, paced): This is the second notice that the factory warranty on your vehicle may have expired and should be reactivated [breath] to protect you against the cost of repairs. If you have not responded to this notification, it’s not too late. Please don’t make the mistake of driving without a warranty. You are still eligible to reactivate warranty coverage. This is the final call before we close the file. Press two to be removed from the follow up list, or press one to speak with a representative now about your vehicle. *beep*

Machine: Message two, Friday, 9 PM.

Male voice (automated but eager): [indecipherable]...records, I’m calling about your credit card balances, and the minimum payments that are going up. You now qualify for our debt reduction allowance program. So press one to speak with one of our agents. Again, you now qualify for our debt reduction allowance program so press one to speak with an agent. *beep*

Machine: End of messages.