Kathryn. I discovered him in the Park, Jack. He was wandering about as aimlessly as a child, and I am sure had no earthly idea of where he was going.
Jack. Yes, father moves very much like a planet at times, doesn't he? But then I'm not responsible for his defects. (Nestles beside her.)
Kathryn. I don't think your father has any defects.
Jack (continuing). And then father's a terrible failure. But one expects that. The old are all failures. It is only from a very young man that one demands immediate, impossible success.
Kathryn. Before you talk so much about others, Jack, you might educate yourself a little.
Jack. Oh, I don't believe in education, Kathryn. What has education done for this country? One-hundred-million Philistines?
Kathryn. What a silly thing to say, Jack. (Strokes his hair.)
Jack. It makes no difference what one says, Kathryn, so long as one says something.
Kathryn. You're very irreverent, Jack. (Pushes him aside.)
Jack. Please don't call me Jack! I'd so much prefer a number.