He leaned back in his chair. A few moments later he heard someone pick up the line.

"Hello, Sister Louise here."

"Hello, Sister."

"Hello, Mr. Singleton. You know I can't tell you where she is."

"I know. I'm not going to ask you that. I just want to make sure she's okay. Have you talked to her?"

"I talked to her two days ago and she was okay."

"Can you give her a message?"

"No, that wouldn't be wise … And how is Linda?"

"I said ...