I always think that you want to talk to me

What makes you say that

You undress me with your eyes

Do I

Yes

Then I apologise

There is no need to apologise

It is perfectly normal

You find me attractive

Many of my patients find me attractive

I am not your patient Anna

Do you consider yourself attractive

What a question

You are hiding

Yes I do

I have noticed that when you cross your legs

That you always adjust the hem of your skirt

As if you are ashamed of your knee

Which is odd because I am a lock keeper

I have seen you in a bikini on your boat

Yet you are embarrassed by your knee

You are very observant

What education did you receive

I was educated locally it was nothing special

Did you go on to university

No

Did you want to go to university

Yes but I knew that I would not be able to go

Did that upset you

I was pragmatic

As we have looked after the river for years

You

The classical route private school

Oxford

Then why did you end up in this backwater

Because I wanted more

That is odd Anna

Maybe it is

But I understand why

I am going to be rude to you

Why

Because I have another engagement in thirty minutes

Another patient

Yes

Do you mind

No

A final question

Go ahead

Are you married

No

Girlfriends

A few

Are you queer

What makes you think that

No

I can see an irritation in your eyes

You are peeling an onion Anna

I suppose I am

Will you pass by again

I will