(THE PROFESSOR _holds himself in. He is now feeling a little
aggrieved at the shock he has experienced._)
PROFESSOR. Doctor, I--I want you to examine me, before I--before I say
anything.
DOCTOR. Examine you?--in what way?
PROFESSOR. Just find out my symptoms--my state of health, generally.
DOCTOR. Well, Professor, let’s see the tongue! Then I’ll take your
temperature--Sleep well?
PROFESSOR. Much as usual.
DOCTOR. Appetite good?
PROFESSOR. Yes--fairly. (_At this moment in goes the thermometer, and
the_ PROFESSOR _becomes temporarily speechless. The_ DOCTOR _feels his
pulse, looking at his watch meanwhile_)
DOCTOR. Hours? Have you been keeping late hours?