He went quietly into the other room and sat down at the telephone.
He was eager now for a look at the telephone in his office.
Therefore, the man at the telephone must call long distance.
Then a woman's voice at the telephone in the flat.
Jesse looked at the telephone, and the light was out.
She sat in her study and stared at the telephone.
He looked down at the telephone, reached for it, and then drew his hand back.
He closed the door, turned on the light, and looked at the telephone.
He sat on the edge of the bed and looked at the telephone.
He turned and looked at the telephone as though it was the enemy.