"Janet, please get that number back urgently," Kara requested.
She began to unbuckle the clasp of her belt, ready to slip into the dress she always kept in her cupboard.
"Sorry, Nurse Kara , but the number seems to be engaged," Janet replied.
"Get the outside exchange to check, then find out if they're talking on the line," Kara instructed.
Kara waited impatiently, biting her lips.
"Sorry, Nurse Kara , but the exchange says that number has left the receiver off. They're buzzing them, but they don't seem to be responding."
Kara stood for a moment, pressing her fingers to her forehead while she collected her thoughts. She felt a hand lightly touch her shoulder, and Doctor Dufe's soft voice asked quietly, "Any trouble?"
Kara spun around and gave him a worried, rueful smile.
"Mrs. Asha
