The phone near Hall's bed started to ring. He got up very quietly, tiptoed over to the bed. He hid the stethoscope under his pillow before he answered.
"Hello, it's me."
"Yeah, Jerry."
"Speak louder. I can't hear you."
"Sure." He went on speaking with his hand around the mouthpiece to muffle the sound. "Can you hear me now?"
"Just about. Listen, I've got lots to tell you. I was with Doctor when he examined the President, and he was magnificent!"
"The patient?"
"No, you dope. The doctor. What are you doing now?"
"Nothing. Getting dressed."
"Me too. Buy me a drink and I'll tell you all about it."