[There's the sound of fumbling, as if someone's not quite sure what they're doing. It's followed by a soft British voice.]

I suppose that's how one does it. . . Um, hello? I'm not quite familiar with how all this works, but I understand one can leave messages on this. So, ah, if you have a message for me, just say it here, and I'll try to get back to you as soon as I'm able.

[And -- go!]