"The telephone bell was ringing wildly, but without result, since there was no-one in the room but the corpse."
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"The telephone bell was ringing wildly, but without result, since there was no-one in the room but the corpse."
"Everyone has a telephone. Whether they can afford it or not. It's one of those things that people have, regardless of their income."
"If you want to communicate, use the telephone"
"Dying's not so bad. At least I won't have to answer the telephone."
"Ever hear of a telephone, asshole?"