books too, Auntie.


MISS TESMAN.

Oh yes, I suppose so. [More confidentially, and lowering her voice
a little.] But listen now, George,--have you nothing--nothing special
to tell me?


TESMAN.

As to our journey?


MISS TESMAN.

Yes.


TESMAN.

No, I don't know of anything except what I have told you in my
letters. I had a doctor's degree conferred on me--but that I told
you yesterday.


MISS TESMAN.

Yes, yes, you did. But what I mean is--haven't you any--any--