Hello how may I help you? how much in late fees do i owe You owe $150 in late fees. Would you like to pay for these now? Can you break down my fee for me You owe $150 in fees due to The Hobbit being late for 370 days consecutively. Could you check the shelves I believe I returned that a year ago Checking the shelves. No, The Hobbit has not been returned yet. Did you lose it by chance? I dont believe so. Unfortunately, I do not see The Hobbit in the database. One of the librarians in the building has also informed me that it is not within the facility. Can I offer to rebuy the book in lieu of the fee? Yes, you can. You may pay $25 for the book entirely. The late fees will be deducted as such.