Alexander Graham Bell picked up the instrument. It had to work this time. He'd worked it all out, but it was worth double-checking. Yes, all the wires were firmly seated, now it was just a matter of picking up the earpiece. He wiped his sweating hands on the sides of his pants, then reached down to the table and held up the cylinder to his ear, and the speaker to his mouth.
"Come here, Watson-"
"All of our representatives are currently assisting other callers."