She clapped the receiver up and hurried to the Citizens' 'phone.
“Hello.”
“Is this Dr. Blank's?”
“Yes.”
“Is he there?”
“No, he was called—” Here a loud ring from the other 'phone sounded.
“He was called down to—” said Gertrude rapidly, then paused, unable to think of the name at the instant.
“If you will tell me where he went, I'll just 'phone down there for him,” said the voice.
A second peal from the other 'phone.
“Yes, yes!” said Gertrude impatiently. “O, I didn't mean that for you,” she hurried apologetically. “The other 'phone is calling, and I'm so confused I can't think. Will you excuse me just an instant till I see what is wanted?”