I will come as soon as I can.

Explain that it is a matter of official business.
When you have seen Mrs.Hebblethwaite, you can bring me a glass of sherry and a biscuit." The man withdrew, and Mr.Hebblethwaite opened a telephone directory.

In a few moments Mr.Bedells, who was his private secretary, appeared.
"Richard," his chief directed, "ring up Mr.Spencer Wyatt.

Tell him that whatever his engagements may be, I wish to see him here for five minutes.
If he is out, you must find out where he is.

You can begin by ringing up at his house." Bedells devoted himself to the telephone.