"Can you really do anything for him, Dr. Guarino?" says Matt.
"Have you ever treated this kind of thing before? We don't have much money."
The eyebrows come down like shutters as Guarino frowns.
"Mr. Gordon, have I said anything yet about what I could do? Don't I have to examine him first?"
Maybe something can be done, maybe not. First there will have to be physical and mental tests to determine the causes of the pathology.
There will be enough time later to talk of prognosis. Actually, I'm very busy these days.
I only agreed to look into this case because I'm doing a special study of this type of neural retardation.
Of course, if you have qualms, then perhaps..." His voice trails off sadly, and he turns away,
but Rose Gordon jabs at Matt with her elbow. "My husband doesn't mean that at all, Dr. Guarino."
"He talks too much." She glares at Matt again to warn him to apologize. Matt sighs.
"If there is any way you can help Charlie, we'll do anything you ask. Things are slow these days.
I sell barbershop supplies, but whatever I have I'll be glad to—"
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