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She closes the telephone book. She puts
it back in the drawer. She swings around to a
sitting position and closes the drawer. She
picks up the receiver and taps out a number.

“Hello this is Rachel Cummings. My car
broke down at ….” She starts and looks at
me.

Taking her head away from the receiver
she asks, “What is your address?”

“4110 North Saint Claire Avenue.” I
reply.

“4110 North Saint Claire Avenue.” She
repeats into the receiver. “How soon can you
get a tow truck out here to take it in?”

There is a brief pause while the person
on the other end answers her question.

“Two hours! Are you sure you can’t get
here sooner? I am going to be late for a
party as it is.”

There is another brief pause.

“An hour. That is more like it. I will
be inside the house at that address waiting.
Thanks.”