Funny exchange, I think

We are redoing our 401K plans with another firm at work, and I had some questions. I called the financial planner and the receptionist said that he was out of the office. I asked if the planner had voice mail, and the receptionist said, "He has me." in what I first parsed as a slightly sad/regretful voice. (As in "Do I rate so low in the world that someone would rather talk to a piece of hardware than me?") Actually, I am sure that she was fine, but I almost wanted to apologize for being dismissive. Or maybe I am just being neurotic/weird.