I was pleased as punch. I plugged in the phone and dialed. At the first ring, someone answered:
"Helloooowww!!" a deep male voice thundered in my ear.
Surprised, I hesitated.
"Who's there?" added the booming voice, with a touch of anger and impatience.
"Uh . . . " I mumbled, intimidated. "Is this 771 . . . ?