Its executive director, Steve Baldwin, did not return a phone call.

The director at the end of the table returned the telephone handset and closed his briefcase.

I've tried to go over his head, but, so far, the director herself isn't returning my calls.

His assistant should have directed a scene after lunch but the director returned to find things at a stand-still.

The outside directors, who have taken control of the company, did not return phone calls yesterday.

The other directors on the board at the time did not return calls or declined to comment through spokesmen.

The director returned and asked if they were ready.

He also follows up by telephone after the directors return home.

The directors contacted yesterday either refused to comment or did not return telephone calls.

And did the former director ever return from seeing him?