CHRISTINE [Looks out door]. He walks so slowly, he's stopped at the fountain—and bathing his eyes.
ELIS. And this too!
CHRISTINE. Walt until—
ELIS. Tears! Tears!
CHRISTINE. Patience.
[Enter Benjamin. He has a kind face and seems very downcast. He carries several books and a portfolio.]
ELIS. Well, how did you get along in Latin?
BENJAMIN. Badly!
ELIS. Let me see your examination paper. What did you do?
BENJAMIN. I used "ut" with the indicative, altbo' I knew it should be the subjunctive.