Can't Hand in Paper in Time

<-NARRATOR:-> Listen to a conversation between two students.
<-MALE STUDENT:-> [w noticeable lack of enthusiasm] Hey, Sally-I just got the first draft of my research paper back from Professor Stone.
<-FEMALE STUDENT:-> Just now? I got mine back a few days ago.
<-MALE STUDENT:-> Yeah. Everyone else in the class that I know of got theirs a few days ago too.
<-FEMALE STUDENT:-> [worried tone] But the deadline-you're running out of time.
<-MALE STUDENT:-> Yeah. I'm worried.
I only have one day to review all his comments and write my final draft.
He made a lot of suggestions.
<-FEMALE STUDENT:-> You should definitely ask Professor Stone for a deadline extension.
He should take some responsibility for the situation. It is sort of his fault you won't have much time to work on it before the due date.
<-MALE STUDENT:-> I've thought about that. But...
would he think I was being pushy, or criticizing him for not getting the paper back to me right away?
[sigh] I don't want to offend him.
<-FEMALE STUDENT:-> True, but it's your grade we're talking about.
You've got a legitimate concern.
But it's understandable if you're uncomfortable asking.
<-MALE STUDENT:-> Yeah, I'm in a tough spot.
<-FEMALE STUDENT:-> You know, you could always just do your best with the time you have left.
You're a good student;
I bet you can finish it quickly-work really fast-and it'll still turn out good.
<-MALE STUDENT:-> [musing] Do my best with the time I have left...
Well, if I worked really hard, I imagine I might do OK. But
I'd have to be sure to deal with all his comments.
I need a good grade.