"Humph!" There was an uncomfortable pause. Then: "I called names. I apologize."
"That's all right, then," returned Hal heartily.
"Woof!" exhaled the physician. "That's off my chest. Now, I've got an item for you."
"For the 'Clarion'?"
"Yep. The President's coming."
"Coming? To Old Home Week?"
"To Old Home Week."
"An item! Great Cæsar! A spread! A splurge!! A blurb!!! Where did you get it?"
"From Washington. Just been there."
"Tell me all of it."