When will Mr Blackman come?

F: When will Mr Blackman from GM come to our company?
M: Well, he planned to come on August 23rd, but he called yesterday saying he had to go to Spain on business with his boss. Now he’s planning to come next Friday, that’s August 31st.
F: I see.

M: Have you been here long?
F: No, only a few days.
M: Are you here on business or for play?
F: Business, I’m afraid. My company has a project here in Toronto. I have to be here for three months.
M: Really, that’s nice.