The context of the following conversation is Jan started to ring the dinner bell. They were alerting people that it was time to eat.:
Jan says Everyone it's time to eat.
The friend responds I heard that dinner Bell going.
Jan responds Yep I had to ring it so you guys could come down and eat.
The friend responds I'll be down there in a few after I finish up this paper.
Jan responds How long is a few?.
The friend responds Probably like 10 to 15 minutes..