The phone rang and rang until the answering machine picked up.
" Hi"! said a familiar voice, " if you want to contact me call me on my cellphone at 9:00 pm, if you wish to contact Alanah or the kids please ring in the morning, they will not be home until 10:30 pm, thanks bye."
How did Alanah know that James wasn't at the ballet?
His phone would not be on during the ballet