I took the liberty, therefore, of making an appointment in such a way that my man Williams might be able to see you first.

所以我才这样安排，叫我的仆人先和你们见面，

Apply early: the Consulate recommends making an appointment two or three months in advance for any extra processing on your visa application.

提早申请，美国领事馆建议每位学生签证申请人提前两三月预约签证，以免额外的申请程序延误 …

Their job: everything from a 26-hour wait for a limited-edition handbag to something as mundane as making an appointment with a famous doctor.

他们的工作范围包括在限量版手包发行时排26小时的队到安排和著名医生的预约。