Why was the woman not at the meeting?

11.
M: I noticed you were not here for the last meeting.
W: My parents wanted me to go with them on a holiday.
   12.
M: It’ s so expensive, but I don’t think it’ s worth that much money.
W: If you don’t like it, I will show you another kind.
   13.
M: Would you like to go swimming with us, Mary?
W: I’ d love to, but I’ ve got a cold. I have to see a doctor.
   14.
W: Now I have everything for the dinner party.
M: You forgot the cakes. We should buy some for the children.
   15.
W: Tom, why are your clothes so dirty?
M: Well, Mike’ s car keeps making noises. I helped him repair it.