Wakefield Office and Residence, Thorndon

"Open wide," coldly instructed Dr. Isaac Featherstone. "Tongue out, please."

William Wakefield obediently did as he was told, as Isaac used a tongue depressor and peered over his spectacles, studying closely the inflamed throat of his patient.

"Jacket off and undo the top four buttons of your shirt, please," ordered Isaac, his tone less than friendly.

"What's got into you, Isaac?" asked William

"Shhh," ...