NURSE: Good morning. Mr. Croft.#
MR. CROFT: Good morning, nurse. I want 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!&