A: Do you realize what time it is?

B: I'm sorry, I lost track of time.

A: Do you honestly believe that that is a good excuse?

B: Not at all--that is what really happened.

A: How many times do I have to ask you to call if you're going to be late?

B: Yes, I know. I must have forgot.

A: That's beside the point, you still should have called.

B: You're right. I'm sorry.

A: Next time you come in late without calling, you're gone.

B: You're really going to kick me out?

A: Yes, maybe then you'll figure out how to follow the rules.

B: Actually, if you kick me out, your rules won't matter anymore.