The machine picked up after three rings and her taped message played.

When the cup is turned up, ready to pour, the message plays back.

He concentrated on reading the translation as the message played.

She watched him go, her messages playing to a deaf ear.

In a city with its own Little Havana, his message played well.

That message has been playing well with the public.

To be sure, messages from the media play a part.

His message will not play as well in the hearing rooms of Washington and the state capitals, though.

But with the message still playing in his mind, he found himself reaching for the journal.

There was a pause before the next message played.