Doesn’t Get The Message Until Later

Me: *answering phone* “Hello, this is [Library]. How can I help you?”

Patron: “Hello, is [Name] there?”

Me: “I’m sorry, there’s nobody here by that name. Can I take a message?”

Patron: “Uh… You said there’s nobody there by the name of [Name]?”

Me: “Yes. Do you want to leave a message?”

Patron: “Uh… no, thank you.” *hangs up*

Me: *hangs up*

(About ten seconds later:)

Me: “Wait…”