Sunday the Rabbi Stayed Home

Chapter Thirty-Two

When the telephone rang, Mrs. Carter was sure it was Moose. But there was a strange voice at the other end.

“Mr. Carter, please.” it said.

“Mr. Carter isn’t in just now,” she replied. “Can I take a message?”

“This is the Barnard’s Crossing Police Department calling. Can you tell me where we can reach Mr. Carter? When do you expect him?”

“He went out right after supper.” she said. “Just a minute. I hear a car driving in. Maybe that’s him now. Hold the line a minute.”

She heard the door open and she called out, “Is that you, Raphael? You’re wanted on the telephone.”

He picked up the receiver. “Carter speaking.” he said.

“This is the Barnard’s Crossing Police Department. Lieutenant Jennings. Will you please wait for our

Sergeant Hanks. He’ll be right over.”

“Police Department? What’s this all about?”

“Sergeant Hanks will explain.” said the voice at the other end, followed by a click as Lieutenant Jennings hung up.