Quote by Susan Orlean

I want to let my friend Buster know that I would like to have dinner with him tonight. Does Buster work at home? Then how likely is he to have his cell phone on? Is he one of those people who only turns on his cell when he's in his car? I hate that.

I want to let my friend Buster know that I would like to hav

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's uncertainty about their friend Buster's availability for dinner. The speaker wonders if Buster works from home, which could potentially affect his accessibility. They also question whether Buster is the type of person who keeps his cell phone on only while in his car, which the speaker dislikes. The quote emphasizes the speaker's concern and frustration about not knowing if Buster can be reached easily, thus creating uncertainty about their dinner plans.

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