Possible Clues:

• It's a pleasant surprise when in need like this to be asked like this
• Begged for the need to be about to stand around, perhaps
• Make use of imp lore to stand around in need, perhaps
• Begged for something special when in need
• The headless fowl implored the doctor to have attended to her
• Begged to have been patient at last (9)
• Imp, Lo! Red?
• Earnestly asked to get short course with flexible date
• Opposing players step round vacated tee, as requested
• Appealed earnestly, begged