64 Apology

"Is the head physician unoccupied at the moment?"

The maid sweeping near the infirmary looked up and saw the lovely Lady Sumner addressing her. Hastily, she curtsied and fixed her bonnet. 

"Not at the moment, Your Highness, for I am afraid the head physician is by the Emperor's side for the while."

Yvonne smiled sweetly. "What for?"

The maid staggered, momentarily taken aback. "F-For His Royal Majesty's weekly check-up, Your Highness."

Yvonne nodded, thinking a bit before responding. 

"Is any other physician available, then?" she asked as she absent-mindedly pulled her white lace gloves higher over her elbow. 

The maid nodded. "I think Vance is still inside. Would you like me to go check, Your Highness?"

"No, thank you," Yvonne smiled as she proceeded towards the humongous double-doors and put a hand on large brass handles. "I'd rather check myself."

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