Doctor:Lie down, please. Do you feel nauseous?
Patient:Pardon?
D:I mean are you sick?
P:Yes, I am. Is it serious, doctor?
D:It must be the result of the concussion after your fall. Have you had your temperature taken?
P:Yes, I have. Last night the temperature was 38.
D:O`key, now you`ll be X-rayed and then we`ll see what to do.
P:Thank you, doctor.
At the Doctor`s.
Doctor Narayan:Your sailor ought to be operated on.The wound is serious.
The Ship`s Doctor:Will he need anything? Shall we leave any papers with you?
D.N.:Just the seaman`s book.
The Ship`s D.:Can we call on him after the operation?
D.N.:Yes, sure. Our visiting hours are from 12 till 7 p.m.
The Ship`s D.:Thank you. We are to stay in your port for about a week. We`ll keep in touch.