Doctor

Please sit down, Mr Rubin.

Mr Rubin

Thank you.

Doctor

May I know your complaints(1)?

Mr Rubin

I fell intermittent(2) pains in various parts of the body. I also breathe hard, every time I exert a little.

Doctor

Please unbutton your shirt. Let me check your heart condition.

(Mr Rubin unbuttons his shirt. Then the doctor checks Mr Rubin’s heart-beat with his stethoscope(3)).

Mr Rubin

How’s my heart condition, Doctor?

Doctor

There’s nothing wrong with your heart condition, It’s perfect I should say. Please give me your hand. (Mr Rubin does as told. The doctor feels Mr Rubin ‘s pulse(4). He begins to talk to Mr Rubin after a short pause.) There’s   nothing to worry about. You have a strong pulse. Now, please lie on that couch(5). (He points to the couch in his room. Mr Rubin does on the couch. The doctor begins to talk again.) I’ll press on various parts of your body with my fingers. Please tell me whenever you feel any pain.

Mr Rubin

All right Doctor. (The doctor exerts pressure on various parts of Mr Rubin’s body with his fingers. Mr Rubin suddenly screams.) It hurts here.

Doctor

I’m sorry. And here? (Putting pressure on another part.)

Mr Rubin

No. (The doctor continues to press on all parts of M Rubin’s body.)

Doctor

And here?

Mr Rubin

Yes, a little

Doctor

And here?

Mr Rubin

Yes, a little again

Doctor

You can get out of the couch Mr. Rubin

Mr Rubin

Thank you. (He gets out of the couch and resumes(6) seat)

Doctor

I think you need a lot of physical exercise, Mr. Rubin. Does you work involve any physical activity?

Mr Rubin

No, Doctor. As a clerk, my work is mainly sedentary(7).

Doctor

That accounts for the pains you feel. Regular exercise may end those pains. It may also improve your breathing.

Mr Rubin

I’m inclined to agree with you, Doctor. I’ll begin to have a little exercise every day from tomorrow.

Doctor

Please don’t over do it when you begin. I’ll give you some medicines which will prove beneficial(8) to you.

Mr Rubin

Thank you, Doctor.

Doctor

 Not at all. (Mr. Rubin leaves the doctor’s room)