THE VETS

Press, 4 January 1978, Page 27

THE VETS

r RAPHAEL J. MACLOUGHUN

After his hasty visit to the Carter farm the previous night, Wayne Mason hoped the incident would be forgotten by his senior partner. But Arthur Seddon's first words as Wayne entered the surgery were: “Well, dear boy, how did you get on at Carter’s last night?” Sheepishly, Wayne explained the whole affair while Arthur, trying to cover his gloating countenance, continued to view the interior of a feline ear with much interest.

After a short pause. Arthur turned to face Wayne. “You were rather impulsive when you took that 'phone call from Carter's wife. It pays to be sure of your ground before chasing through the night like

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Paul Revere. Carter and I are old mates; have been for years. I’m afraid you’ve a lot to learn about our farming community.” Ignoring Arthur’s sarcastic tone, Wayne turned to leave the surgery. “I hope you won't mind but I hate an appointment to view that old homestead I mentioned. I’m meeting the land agent there in half an hour,” he said. “While you're going that way, dear boy. call in and see Johnson’s cat. I think we have cleared up that back infection Don't get scratched. It’s a bit bigger than a budgie,” laughed Arthur, as Wayne left.