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Yet that is how he managed to live through the lonely days he spent up there in the lookout station. When Hank was about to start with another load of supplies up the mountain, Jack had phoned down for all of the newspapers, magazines and novels which Forest Supervisor Ross could buy or borrow; also a double supply of smoking tobacco and a box of gum.
"Your mother said she would not have a physician, but she appeared so ill I did not dare to wait until your return to the studio. I telephoned you, and when Miss Draper said she did not know where to get you, I 'phoned to Dr. Pettit on my own authority." "You don't think mother is in any danger, do you, Madge?"
When he 'phoned to the Lights using the depot 'phone the station agent had seemed to consider his calling a woman over the lighthouse wire great fun. The lightkeeper, so the agent said, was named Atkins, and was a savage woman-hater. He would not see a woman, much less speak to one; it was a standing joke in the neighborhood, Seth's hatred of females.
She was evidently used to these moods, and did not favor them, but wisely held her peace. Presently Mr. Dalton returned, looking a bit anxious and grim. "They've gone for Dr. Browne and he'll see to Gus all right. But you look very tired. Won't you go home with me to dinner? I have 'phoned my aunt to " "'Phoned? Why, I thought I don't see " He smiled indulgently.
Tell him anything you like." She eyed him coolly. Phil gave her a cheerful smile as he passed on into the private office. Podmore had just gone. "I had no trouble in getting a line on him for you, Phil. He came in right after you 'phoned and has been here ever since. Now, what the devil's the meaning of all this? What are you up to?"
But she wants more capital, and she's willing to let go of a third of the business to anyone who'll put in a few thousand. She won't have any difficulty getting it, but I 'phoned her this morning to hold off till I'd heard from you. Honestly, Sally, it's the chance of a lifetime. It would put you right on easy street.
Only a few words passed between Morgan and his caller, but the detective's face lighted up with interest. The instant he replaced the receiver he sprang to his feet, went to his bedroom, and hurriedly changed his clothes. "Mother," he called. "The Chief has just 'phoned me that they have the biggest case for me that I ever handled. I must go down at once." His mother came to the door of the room.
"You look very much like your father. He phoned to say you were bringing a damaged machine, but I also gathered he was merely being cautious about something he didn't care to discuss on the phone." "That's right, Doctor," Rick said. He introduced Tom Dodd and Scotty, failing to mention that Dodd was a government agent. Then he pointed to Dr. Marks in the back seat. "There's your patient, sir."
My wife is never so pretty as when she's doing something she knows I disapprove of, "John, dear I know you'll help us out. Mrs. William Augustus Wainright 'phoned at the last moment to say that she couldn't possibly come, and that leaves poor Laura Hinkle without a partner.
I turned to Worth and asked, "When will Edwards be here?" "Any minute now." Worth looked at me queerly, but I went on, "You said he phoned from the ranch. Did he answer you in person from out there?" "That's what I told you, Jerry."
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