- [first lines]
- [James Herriot rings the doorbell]
- Mrs. Hall: [opening door] Yes?
- James Herriot: [removing his hat] Good afternoon, my name's Herriot.
- [pause]
- James Herriot: ...Well, I belive Mr. Farnon is expecting me.
- Mrs. Hall: Surgery is from six to seven.
- James Herriot: Oh no, no, he asked me for tea.
- Mrs. Hall: Did he now?
- James Herriot: Well, I'm applying for the job, you see. Mr. Farnon's new assistant.
- Mrs. Hall: Oh. Well you better come in then.