"Damon Farnsworth struck down at breakfast table. Family heard humming sound as he fell from his chair. Removed to Medical Center. Skull reported fractured. May die.
"William Devins, Chief of Police, Larchmont."
Ferguson wildly seized the telephone. "Get me Farnsworth's house at Larchmont!" he shouted to his operator.
The phone was answered by Jones, the butler.
"This is Ferguson."
An agitated voice replied:
"'Ow sir, yes sir. It's true, sir. 'E was bleeding at the 'ead, sir. Something 'it 'im."
"Let me talk to Mrs. Farnsworth."
"They are at the 'ospital, sir."
"One of the boys."