“I swear it was with no malice or intent to mock you. I just couldn’t think of another way. Please, if you let me continue in your classes, I will work harder than any student you have ever taught, and learn more diligently. If you could just speak to Dr. Straine, or convince him to allow me to continue my studies … I will be discreet, if you require, and I will find a way to work as a physician somehow. I don’t know how yet, but I will. Your teachings will not go to waste. I swear, I will pass the Physician’s Examination somehow, and I will be a credit to your course, I know I will be.”