What’ s the man doing when a call comes in?

W: Excuse me, Mark. You have a call on Line 2.
M: I am on my way out. Can I gel; back to them?
W: I’ 11 ask, but don’t leave yet. It may be long distance.

W: Are you going to the company picnic this weekend?
M: I was planning to work in my garden instead, but Mary persuaded me to go. She’ s certainly good at persuading people.