A voice replied that it was.
“Could you put me through to Chief Inspector Kerry?”
“What name?” inquired the voice.
Mollie hesitated for three seconds, and then gave her family name.
“Very well, madam,” said the voice respectfully. “Please hold on, and I will enquire if the Chief Inspector is here.”
Mollie’s heart was beating rapidly with pleasurable excitement, and she was as confused as a maiden at her first rendezvous. Then:
“Hello,” said the voice.
“Yes?”
“I am sorry, madam. But Chief Inspector Kerry is off duty.”
“Oh, dear!” sighed Mollie, “what a pity. Can you tell me where I could find him?”