VOL.52 A TELEPHONE CALL(2)

Bill's impatience was apparent to the old gentleman because he looked at Bill apologetically and, in a few seconds, emerged from the booth. “I'm very sorry,”he said. “But, you see, I was having dinner with my wife. I haven't missed it in 15 years at home, and I don't intend to let a few miles of separation spoil my record.”

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