"Yes, sir—and—"
"Well, go on, my dear. Do not hesitate to speak freely."
"If you please, sir, I should like to study Greek also."
"Oh, nonsense, Edna! women never have any use for Greek; it would only be a waste of your time," interrupted Mrs. Murray.
Mr. Hammond smiled and shook his head.
"Why do you wish to study Greek? You will scarcely be called upon to teach it."
"I should not think that I was well or thoroughly educated if I did not understand Greek and Latin; and beside, I want to read what Solon and Pericles and Demosthenes wrote in their own language."
"Why, what do you know about those men?"
"Only what Plutarch says."
"What kind of books do you read with most pleasure?"