dialogue: Liz: When will the living room drapes be finished? I'm having guests this weekend and it would be nice to see something done by then. Thanks.
  Ralph: Apologies for the delay. I will check with the supplier now.
  Liz: Thanks.
  Ralph: Supplier says the drapes will be finished today but the pillows won't be done until next week. 
  Liz: Can I still have the drapes by the weekend?
  Ralph: It will cost extra to ship them separately from the pillows, but yes, we can split the shipments.
summary: Liz is having her drapes shipped to her separately from the pillows to have the drapes finished by the weekend. 