The "hold on a moment" from a Senator and a Representative does have some differences.
In the Senator's desperate gaze, the elevator doors that were already closing slowly reopened. Representative Landon, smiling, asked, "Are you coming down too?"
The Senator breathed a sigh of relief, "No, you left something in my office."
This was clearly a polite excuse, and everyone in the elevator knew what he meant, but it was useful because it skillfully avoided any potential awkwardness.
Representative Landon felt a bit strange but stepped out of the elevator, "Really, it seems I left in a hurry. Thank you for letting me know."
If he went out of his way to tell you, why not bring the item directly? Clearly, there were things to discuss in the office alone.
Representative Landon stepped out of the elevator, learning at Congress one essential lesson: "the more friends, the better."
