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Dr. Wright's telephone rang early next morning. The doctor was prompt to respond. His practice had not yet reached the stage that rendered the telephone a burden. His young wife stood beside him, listening with eager hope in her wide-open brown eyes.
"Yes," said the doctor. "Oh, it's you. Delighted to hear your ring. " "No, not so terribly. The rush doesn't begin till later in the day. " "Not at all. What can I do for you? " "Certainly, delighted. " "What? Right away? " "Well, say within an hour."