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Thank you for trying to help me!! I can't make out that word in the dictation.

Posted By: Sheryl on 2005-11-02
In Reply to: hmmm, sorry, if she is denying, not sure...denies problems 'with' might fit... - MTness

Subject: Thank you for trying to help me!! I can't make out that word in the dictation.

This doc is a BIG mumbler.  Clearly says "Denies", then the rest is garbage.     


Thank you though.  There is no other info in report to go on for clues either.




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