Letzmiller lit the end of his cigar before answering. "I wholly agree with you. Everything seems to have worked out exactly according to plan. I found him essentially the same as he appeared to me during his pre-operative interview. Of course he's a little foggy yet, but I suppose that's just the post-operative shock." "Yes, that will clear up in a few days." "He seems alert, responsive, full memory. I don't think there will be any difficulty with my part of his post-operative treatment. Except-- "Doctor, have you ever listened to a group of violins and sensed, just sensed, not actually heard, that one of them seemed about a quarter of a note flat?" Oldenreid looked at him strangely as Letzmiller left the office and closed the door. * * * * *