“Of course, of course,” said O’Leary pacifically.
“Miss Letheny told Miss Day that the doctor was out,” he went on quietly. “Then she, Miss Day, had the presence of mind to call Dr. Balman. I suppose she knew his telephone number? Or was there some kind of light in the office?”
“She asked Information for the number.”
“Then Dr. Balman came out here at once?”
“Yes. He was here in just a few moments. He lives at the first apartment house off Lake Street and it is only a short drive.”
“In the meantime you waked Dr. Hajek?”
“Yes. He sleeps in that little room that opens into the general office. He usually answers ’phone calls at night and—keeps an eye on things. Unless he is asleep,” I added waspishly, thinking of how soundly he had slept when we needed him most.
“Why did not Miss Day call Dr. Hajek, when she called Dr. Balman?”
“She did try to but could not wake him. But Dr. Balman was Dr. Letheny’s assistant and should be called in a matter of such importance.”
“Then you called Dr. Hajek yourself. I suppose you told him what had happened.”