| “My diagnosis,” said the Doctor,
-and his assessment really shocked her-
“is not the kind that will appease,
because of every known disease
you have the worst, Miss Fogerty:
it’s common name is POVERTY.”
“Maybe it helps that half the Nation
is suffering from aggravation
of that condition, more or less,
which breeds anxiety and stress.”
“The only way to cure it, Honey,
is: go to work and make some money!”
“I wish you well - cure your disease!
---And insofar as for my fees
do not forget about the purse:
On your way out please pay the nurse!” |