[ Such a flatterer, Van. It works, too. ]

Well ... recently a doctor in the village agreed to take me on as a student. I promised him I'd work hard... [ She shakes her head. She shouldn't talk so much about herself! ] I hope you find what you're looking for. [ A beat. Then, a look of concern crosses her face. ] ... wait, you're not sick, are you? [ Looking at books on diseases... ]