"Hello! Yes, yes! stop ringing.

What is it ?" The wire buzzed and purred in the storm.

"Hello!" said a voice.

"Hello, there! Is this Mr.Atkins's house ?" "Yes; it is.

What do you want ?" "Hey?
Is this where the Honorable Heman Atkins lives ?" "Yes, yes, I tell you! This is Mr.Atkins speaking.