I can't go into details, of course--you would not be especially interested in them if I could.

But it's a big thing, and I want you to know--" The telephone interrupted him, and he turned to answer it.
"Yes, yes, this is Captain Riley speaking.

Yes, who is this, please?
Who?
Oh, yes! Yes, indeed, no trouble at all, I assure you.

Yes, I will give the message--yes, certainly.

I shall send him right over.
At your command, believe me.