“Doctor, when you come down, bring something for my fever—”

“Yes, I will!”

“And for my nervousness—”

“Yes, yes.” The doctor turned quickly from the 'phone, but it rang again.

“And for my back, Doctor—”

“Yes. Yes!” He put the receiver up with a bang and seizing his hat rushed away before there should be any more.


Three rings.

“Is this Dr. Blank's?”

“Yes.”