The next morning, the doctor is very happy to be discharged. He is very grateful for the money given to him by his wife, and he wishes that he had spent it on something more important. He tells his wife that he has made an appointment five days earlier with another doctor, and that she should not worry about the appointment. He also tells her that the appointment is for his birthday, and asks her if she would like to have a party for him. She replies that she would, and the doctor leaves.