She flew to the Farmers' 'phone.
“Is this Dr. Blank's?”
“Yes.”
“Good while a-answerin',” grumbled a voice.
“I did answer but no one answered me.”
“Where's the doctor?”
“He's down in the east part of town—will be back in a little bit.”
“Well, when he comes tell him—just hold the 'phone a minute, will you, till I speak to my wife.”
“All right.” But she put the receiver swiftly up and rushed back to the waiting man. She could answer him and get back by the time the other was ready for her.