"A little milk is fine," she replies nonchalantly. She has a sweet tooth, but she saves that for ice cream and cookies.

Normally, Sarah is fascinated by modern kitchens, but this one doesn't appeal to her. She wonders if the Shadow selected the furniture, or is this the style people prefer in this city. She's not about to ask, though. This is a house call, not a social visit.

She removes from her bag a stethoscope and a blood pressure cuff.