A maiden aunt, who lost her sweetheart to the War to end all Wars, began her career at the telephone company right out of high school, first as a telephone operator, and then as the person who reminded people to pay a late bill. She was a sweet soul and had a sweet quivery voice.

On the list to call that day was a businessman, who was notorious for paying late and blaming the phone company for it. She steeled her nerves for the call. She reluctantly dialed the phone.