"Honey it's me. I don't want to alarm you but I was hit by a car as I was leaving the office.  Paula brought me to the hospital.  They have checked me over and done

some tests and some x-rays.  The blow to my head was severe.  Fortunately it did not cause any serious internal injury.  However I have three broken ribs, a compound fracture in the left leg, and they think they may have to amputate my right foot."

Wife's Response:

"Who is Paula?"