I walked in...
And went up to the receptionist.
Hello, I said.
Hello, she said.
I wonder if you can help?
I said.
We'll do our best, Sir, she replied.
I have a deaf parrot, I said.
Oh! she said.
Quizically.
I thought you might be able to...
...
...
Give him a Heron Aid!!!
Actually I made part of this story up.
The receptionist was a man.