I have always considered myself as an Agnostic.
Observe, Remember, Compare.
First words on the first telephone - "Mr. Watson - come here - I want to see you."
When one door closes, another one opens.
The telephone will be used to inform people that a telegram has been sent.
Ordinary people who know nothing of phonetics or elocution have difficulties in understanding slow speech composed of perfect sounds, while they have no difficulty in comprehending an imperfect gabble if only the accent and rhythm are natural.