NURSE: Good morning. Mr. Croft.
MR. CROFT: Good morning, nurse. I was to see the dentist, please.
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!