An era of wrong-number phone calls draws to an unlikely end.

ME: Hello?

MAN: Yes, hello, do you know a Mr. Kings­ley [redacted]?

ME: No, I’m afraid you have the wrong number.

MAN: Is this [repeats my phone number]?

ME: Yes it is, but I’ve had this num­ber for over two years. A lot of peo­ple call look­ing for this Kings­ley guy. Mostly cred­i­tors. Does he owe you money too?

MAN: This is the police depart­ment. I’m look­ing for a relative.

ME: Oh. Sorry, I’m afraid I can’t help.

MAN: Thank you for your time.