Two female patients taking advantage of a young inexperienced doctor's desire to please by taking up too much of his time. Wood engraving by G. Du Maurier, 1875.

Bears caption: 'Struggling young physician (who, after listening with rapt attention to the symptoms of his first patient, strikes a hand-bell, and summons his faithful attendant) "O - er - Roberts!" Roberts. "Yes sir." Physician. "When Mr. Gladstone comes, take him into the breakfast-room, and ask him to be so kind as to wait a little while." (To patient) "Now, madam!"