Adeline was examined by the celebrity. “How long have you been ill?” he asked.
“I have never been very strong since I left the country,” she replied. “I was born in the country.”
“Then you don’t feel well in town?”
“Well? Who cares whether I feel well or not?” And her face assumed an expression which left no room for doubt: she was a martyr.
“Do you think that country air would do you good?” continued the professor.
“Candidly, I believe that it is the only thing which could save my life.”
“Then why don’t you live in the country?”
“My husband couldn’t give up his profession for my sake.”
“He has a wealthy wife and we have plenty of lawyers.”
“You think, then, that we ought to live in the country?”