“Do it as I said before – back to the original plan. In view of new information, it’s back to the original plan.”

This message concerned only plans about a meeting place to carpool to Toronto. But by mistake it went to the wrong answering machine. (The wrong number was dialled.) The caller did not leave a name or phone number. What would the wrong addressee think the message might mean?

1. He had overheard the plotting of conspirators. He should trace the number and report it to the police.
2. This was a pair of lovers planning to elope. Do nothing; it is none of my business.
3. It is the voice of an extraterrestrial with an enigmatic message.
4. An angel is calling us back to Paradise.
5. Thieves are planning to rob a bank. Call the police.
6. An old girl friend is calling the addressee back to the old relationship. Look for her phone number and call her back immediately.
7. A husband calling to a widow from beyond the grave.
8. A misdirected message by Ma Bell.