Good Morning, Miss Dove Page #4

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There is someone else?

There is something else.

I, too,

am about to embark on a career.

Please wish me success in mine,

as I do you in yours.

I...

Good afternoon, Welford.

It was kind of you to come.

I will always be honoured

by your proposal.

David said you needed help,

Miss Dove, so I brought Tommy.

I requested young Dr Hurley.

David told us that, but Dr Hurley

is ill with his bronchitis.

The immoderate use of tobacco.

An enslaving habit when formed young.

Dr Hurley is out of circulation.

I was at Sandy's when David came.

Thomas has had excellent training.

I know. It's only that...

I see your point, Miss Dove.

To ask for a seasoned medical man

and get me is like...

.. being sent Boy Scouts

when one requested the militia.

Frankly, yes, Thomas.

Since you were kind enough to come,

I shall be glad of your opinion.

My symptoms are a pain at the base

of my spine, sharp and spasmodic,...

..a numbness in my right limb.

That so? Was it bad?

Yes.

An absence of sensation in your leg?

My limb has gone to sleep.

As soon as I move...

That's what I can't allow.

Did I understand you to say

"can't allow"?

That's right.

What is your diagnosis?

I haven't one yet. We have to

get you to the hospital now.

That is quite unnecessary.

Young Dr Hurley...

.. is flat on his back.

It is quite necessary.

Next week, perhaps.

I cannot be spared. The state...

Not next week, not tomorrow.

Right away, now.

The fifth grade is weak on...

I'm afraid the decision

is not yours, Miss Dove.

Yes, Thomas.

My hat, please. My gloves

and my bag. They are in the closet.

I'll fetch them.

I always admired that watch.

Remember?

Perfectly.

I await your convenience, gentlemen.

Now... if you'll just

lean forward...this way.

Support yourself on the desk.

Now, Sandy.

Sit down,

put your arms around our necks...

That's right. There we are.

You may go, David.

Yes, Miss Dove!

Spine straight. Don't wobble about.

It is not my custom to wobble.

Low bridge. Forward march.

David, pick up my things.

Yes, sir.

Watch the steps.

I'm afraid the car might jolt her.

We'll have to carry her.

Can you make it?

I am only three months your senior.

What about Miss Dove?

She must keep her spine rigid.

I am neither absent nor deaf.

I am in command of my faculties.

I dislike being discussed

in the third person.

Our apologies. Do you object?

I defer to you.

You have defined my responsibility.

I shall keep my spine rigid.

Good.

Is she bad off?

It's under control.

Scoot over to the hospital

and tell them I want a private room.

Yes, sir!

As I predicted.

What did you say?

Nothing, Alexander. I am not one

to gloat over an empty triumph.

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