What went before:
The phone was ringing and Henry put it on speaker as he answered it. "Department Fifty Four, Karen Long speaking, may I help you?"
Boy, was he good. Karen thought he sounded just like her.
"Karen, this is Bill Chambers secretary. Mr. Chambers wants you in his office immediately. Do you understand?"
Henry hesitated as he contemplated telling her, no, he didn't understand. For a fact, he was tempted, except he was sure it would cause trouble for Karen.
Karen picked up the phone. "Yes Betty, I understand."
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