Real conversations, the encore

Phone call today to Kenya:
To receptionist: "Hi, can I speak with Mr. X?"
"He's not in." [She then proceeds to transfer me to his desk so that I can listen to his phone ring.]
[Phone transfers back to her after 10 rings]
"Hi, I know Mr. X isn't in, so do you have another number or an email address?"
"Just a minute." [Transfers me back to his desk, which she knows is empty and which obviously wasn't successful the first time]