Oh, I have not the least intention to play the modest one. But as to men of genius—we had better not talk of them at all. There you are dealing with a world by itself, lying outside of all discussion—as do the elements.
REUMANN
My opinion, I must confess, is utterly different.
WEGRAT
Oh, it's of no use discussing anybody but those who have distinct limitations. And what I have found is—that he who knows his own limitations best is the better man. And on this point I have pretty good reason for self-respect.—Do you feel chilly, Gabrielle?
MRS. WEGRAT
No.
WEGRAT
But you had better pull the shawl a little closer about you, and then we should have a little exercise—in so far as it's possible in here.
MRS. WEGRAT