——What time of day is it, do you think? How do you know?

NURSE：Do you have an appointment?
MR. CROFT：NO, I don't.

NURSE：Is it urgent?
MR. CROFT：Yes, it is. It's very urgent. I feel awful. I have a terrible toothache.

NURSE：Can you come at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 24th?

MR.CROFT：I must see the dentist now, nurse.

NURSE：The dentist is very busy at the moment. Can you come at 2 p.m.?

MR.CROFT：That's very late. Can the dentist see me now?

NURSE：I'm afraid that he can't, Mr. Croft. Can't you wait till this afternoon?

MR. CROFT：I can wait, but my toothache can't!

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