Sister Cynthia’s expression darkened as nurse Ellen slipped into the office adjusting the her belt over apron as she murmured an apology.
“Sorry sister I am late. “
Sister Cynthia looked pointedly towards the Clock on the wall of office. “Day staff begin duties on the ward at seven thirty promptly, which means I expect you to be here at least five minutes earlier in order to take over from the night staff. Having worked all night I fail to see why they should be kept waiting because my staff gets out of the bed too late to reach the hospital on time. I would suggest that in future either you acquire a more adequate alarm Clock or resign, do I make myself perfectly clear sister?”
“Yes sister I'm really very sorry sister.”
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