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.
Here we are sir. That will be $9.95.
Here$0. You can keep the change.
Gee thanks sir. You sure you can afford it?
WelcomeCold Camfrey Farm. Do come in, Mr. Black’s the name. Martin Black.
I hope you’ve had a pleasant journey. I’ll show youyour room now.
I hope you’re goingput that cigarette off, Mr. Black!
We are not goingget better if we smoke cigarette now, are we?
No, er…guess not.
So, let’s go upyour room. It’s on the 2nd floor.
OK, thanks.
You really are very fit, are you, Mr. Black?
What do you mean? My suitcasea bit heavy. That’s all.
I do believe you!
Here you are Mr. Black! Dinner’s in half an hour-and you wo smoke in your room, will you?
I’ll damn well smoke when and wheredamn well like!
That’s better!
What the hellthat?
I told you notsmoke, did I, Mr. Black! You know it’s bad for your health. Now put out that cigarette immediately!
My God! Everybody’s over 60! Oh, well, let’s see what’s for dinner.
Here you are, my friend!
No thanks;wo have the salad. I’ll wait for the main course.
Thisthe main course! Eat up, my friend! Good health and long lifeyou!
What’s that you’re drinking?
Carrot juice, my friend!
Carrot juice? What usecarrot juice when you feel like a real drink, like Scotch or Vodka?
Let me tell you, my friend, sincestarted drinking carrot juicefeel lie a young man again!
Oh, really?
And, my now girlfriendonly 28! So here’stake juice! Cheers!
Cheers? Maybe theresomething in it after all.
You’ve already run around the par 2 times today, Mr. Black. Have you done enough yet? Dinner’s ready!
O, thanks. Hey are you doing anything after dinner?
No, nothing special, why?
How would you likecome overmy room for a glass of carrot juice?
Oh, Mr. Black!
How much longerDavid goingbe? He’s twenty minutes late already.
I expect he’ll be here soon!
I suppose he’ll be with that awful Mexican girl?really do know why he goes out with her?
Her fathervery rich, you know.
He made millions of dollars in the oil business, and now he’s the president of a large bank.
Oh,see!
That will be them now.
Hello, Dad, sorry we’re late. You’ve met Juanita, have you?
Yes, of course. Nicesee you, Juanita? How are you?
Very well, thank you, Mr. Peters.
Well, let’s go out now, I’ve booked a table for half past eight.
Where are we going?
We are going‘Da Renzo’, are we, Dad?
That’s right, it’s a little Italian placeknow, nothing special, but quite pleasant.
Perhaps you and Juanita would liesit in the back, and Annie can sit in the front.
I hope you are goingeat a lot of spaghetti, David.
Oh,quite like spaghetti, actually.
I do want youget any fatter; you’re quite fat enough already.
I do think David’s fit; he’s quite thin!
Well,think he’s too fat!
Let’s talk about something else, shall we? Have you told David about your new job yet, Annie?
No, not yet, I’ve just started working for this French…