一段初三英语首字母填空,急求高人!

一段初三英语首字母填空,急求高人!
One dau a lawyer's wife fell ill,and he went to get a doctor.The doctor willingly came to see the woman and to do what he could for her,but before he went into the house ,he made a short s_____.He knew that the lawyer was famous for not paying his b_____,even if they were due.Then he said to the man."But if I s_____your wife,I am afraid you may not pay me."