The doctor will see you now, Mr. Black. Would you come this way, please?
OK, thanks.
Now, Mr. Black, will you tell me what happened, please?
Well,was in this restaurant, when suddenlyfeel this terrible pain! I’ve never know anything like it.
Where exactlythe pain, Mr Black?
It was in my heart, doctor, I’m only 34; I’m too youngdie!
What was goinghappenme?
I haveask you a few more questions, Mr. black, so trykeep calm.
Now, you say the pain was in you heart. That is, it was in your chest.
Oh, yes.
Did you have a pain anywhere else; in your head, or your arm, or your legs?
Yes, I’ve had a terrible headache all day.
I see.
Tell me Mr. Black, do you smoke at all.
Just a few, you know.
How many, exactly?
Only20, well, maybe 30, say 40 a day.
Hum. And how much do you weigh, please?
On, er…say 70 or 80 kilos. Maybe 90, about.
Hmm. Are you married, Mr. Black?
No, I’m not married. Buthave plenty of girlfriends, if that’s what you mean.
No, that was whatmeant. Do you do much exercise, Mr. Black?
Well, you know, I’m a busy man. Er…sometimeswalk up the stairs at work-if the elevator is working.
But my officeonly on the st floor.
Ok, well, Mr. Black, you’re had a small heart attack, but you’re perfectly alright now.
But if you do wanthave another one you’ll havechange your way of life.
No cigarettes, no alcohol, plenty of exercise and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
What?
To help you start your new life; I’m sending youa clinic. A health clinic.
Thanks.