“Jenkins walked into his waiting room to find seven patients perched uncomfortably on and about a couch made for two, and Cora Felton seated alone on a couch for three. The good doctor leaned over, had a brief whispered discussion with his receptionist, then straightened and said through gritted teeth, “Miss Felton?” Cora gathered up her drawstring purse, and followed the doctor into his office. Dr. Jenkins closed the door slightly harder than necessary, then turned to glare. “Miss Felton. My re...ceptionist told you I was very busy and couldn’t see you.” “Yes, she did.” “Whereupon you raised your voice and said it was an emergency, you were afraid you might have SARS.” “Actually, I feel much better now,” Cora said. “I’m sure my other patients will be glad to hear it. I don’t know why you’re doing this to me, but would you please stop? This is not a game. This is my profession. Those people are my patients.” “Yes, but they’re not your only patients, are they?”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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