Mr. Beetle’s family

The nature and mishaps of a small family – The Beetles are ill.
Mrs. Beetle: “Hubby, I have a terrible headache… Go get the doctor!”
Mr. Beetle: “Hope it’s not the flu!”
“Honey, I brought you this lady, Dr. Mazlová!”
Mrs. Beetle: “Hm.”
Dr. Mazlová: “You need rest!”
Mrs. Beetle: “Dear, I’ll get up! I’m fine now!”
Dr. Mazlová: “I’m a cardiac specialist.”
Mr. Beetle: “Could you cure my heart?”
(later)
Mr. Beetle: “Dear! I’m so sick, summon Dr. Mazlová!”
Mrs. Beetle: “What’s going on? I’ll call!”
Mr. Beetle: “The pounding. The pounding … My head is killing me!”
Mrs. Beetle: “Here’s Doctor Krása!”
Doctor Krása: “You need rest!”
Mr. Beetle: “Get out! I’m already feeling better!”
Doctor Krása (to Mrs. Beetle): “Always seek my assistance!”
(Komár, Brno, 1927)

Czech flu cartoon

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