I was worried that the executive might get suspicious about the traffic noises and occasional horns being blown by drivers eager to get home before the snow started piling up, but no. He just said, "That’s Pam, she works for me," and gave me her telephone extension. Pam’s voicemail message announced that she was away on a two-week vacation, then advised, "If you need any help whatsoever, please call Alisa," and gave her extension.