How could he wait?
"Pietro," he said, "give me now Doctor Barrington's office.

And tell the operator to put me through to his private wire.

It's urgent.

I do not want the nurse in the anteroom.

When you ring for me I want Dr.
Barrington ready at the other end and I want you yourself, Pietro, to be sure he's there." Pietro, obeyed, amazed and loyal.
"Frank ?" Hot relief surged in Kenny's heart at the chance ease of connection.