Job said:Martin ponders the trip to Arkham, Massachusetts, a small town athwart the banks of the Miskatonic River, about 22 miles North-Northeast of Boston. The total distance from New York City is approximately 250 miles, one way, perhaps 8 hours of travel by motorcar, bus, or train.
How might he gain Professor Moore's agreement for his absence?
Another option might be through use of the telephone. If Professor Pabodie would speak to him of such matters over the phone...
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Job (the tortured one).
Martin lifts the telephone off its receiver.
"Hello? Operator? Please put me through to Miskatonic University in Arkham, Massachusetts. I'll wait."
Once Martin gets through, he asks for Professor Pabodie...