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?
Professor. M—m! (Assisted by gestures this sound stands for “no”)
Doctor. Everything quite regular—as usual?