The phone stopped vibrating and Horace continued with his report.

A little absent-minded, Theodore wasn't really Listening to what

Horace was saying. He tapped the desk more and more rapidly. His impatience was obvious.

Horace had noticed this. He was just wondering how long Theodore would last. Maybe the next call?

Theodore fiddled with the pen in his hand, his eyes fixed on the phone which was vibrating again.