W: Yes, there really are too many cars on the road. More people need to carpool.

M: Carpool?

W: Yeah, you know, a group of people that ride to work together in one car.

M: Hey, that's a good idea. How do you join a carpool?

W: Well, there is a special phone number you can call. You leave a message with your address and phone number, and then someone calls you back with the names and phone numbers of other people in your area who want to carpool.

M: That's really a great idea! How do you know so much about this carpool system, Nancy?

W: Me? I called the number for the first time about five years ago. Carpooling is a great way to go to work.

What was said before this conversation?


M: I was half an hour late for work today. There was just too much traffic.