Well, that makes sense and it doesn't. If I ask for them and they aren't there, you'd say "I'm sorry **** is not here. If I ask you say "May I ask who's calling" and I say Putty. You place me on hold and say "Sorry **** is not here", it's hella obvious you are lying.
See...you see where i'm headed.
Then I say..."tell that bastard I know he's there and I want my damn money".