The context of the following conversation is Sydney provided Aubrey's estimate. Aubrey looked at the paper with a straight face.:
Aubrey says Your friend Sydney came and gave me an estimate on the work that he would do here today?.
The friend responds Oh really? When are you guys going to start?.
Aubrey responds We will not be starting. When he gave me that estimate I kept a straight face but I wanted to laugh..
The friend responds Was it really bad?.
Aubrey responds It was more than the last three guys I got an estimate from. He said it's because he doesn't cut corners, and I appreciate that. But I can't afford it..
The friend responds So I guess you won't get work done then. Sorry about that..