- Dr. Richard Hanover: I apologize for the mix-up. If I'm being honest, I don't recall consenting to any sort of an interview.
- Nurse Mildred Ratched: That's quite alright, doctor. With a nursing staff as unexceptional as the one you have, certain clerical errors are bound to happen.
- Dr. Richard Hanover: You, are you the one who is here for the interview?
- Nurse Mildred Ratched: Yes, an interview that was supposed to start several hours ago. Forgive me, Dr. Hanover, I know your work is very important but I, too, value my time. But I suppose, if you are willing to conduct the interview right now, I could try my best to look past the insult. Your office is this way?
- Nurse Betsy Bucket: Where did you get this?
- Nurse Mildred Ratched: You must be the head nurse. Mildred Ratched.
- Nurse Betsy Bucket: I didn't ask what your name was. Where did you get the letter?
- Nurse Mildred Ratched: Why, it was sent to me.
- Nurse Betsy Bucket: That's where I'm confused because there is no one in his office, except for Dr. Hanover and myself. I didn't send that, and I can assure you, that isn't Dr. Hanover's signature.
- Nurse Mildred Ratched: I have come quite a long way, and would just like to speak with him.
- Nurse Betsy Bucket: Dr. Hanover is out of the office until later this afternoon. If you'd like to leave a number...
- Nurse Mildred Ratched: If you don't mind, I'd prefer to wait here.
- Nurse Betsy Bucket: He'll be gone some time.
- Nurse Mildred Ratched: You just said he'd be back in the afternoon.
- Nurse Betsy Bucket: It could be longer.
- Nurse Mildred Ratched: Then it could be shorter by your own logic. I truly don't mind waiting. I have nowhere else to be.
- Nurse Betsy Bucket: Very well.