He was about to reply to the man's question when the young miss showed up and thought she was late. She was not.
"Oh, no, you're on time, perhaps even a little early. As I was stating to Mr. Koch just moments before you arrived, I want to see you both with my patients and how you do with them. I was about to answer a question as well. Most of the time it is to make sure they are disease free. So far, I have only had to deal with one pregnant lady of the night, but she will not be your concern as I have contacted another doctor for help with her as she is a special case." He gestured to the mute girl for more tea and offered, "Tea?"