PIKE
I know I'd be welcome; and if you ever get out as far as Indiana, don't miss Kokomo—the depot hackman will tell you where to find me, and the boys will help me show you a good time. You'd like it, Doc—
[He stops, horrified at his slip of the tongue.]
VASILI
I know that.
PIKE
I don't know how to call you by name, but I reckon you'll understand I do think an awful lot of you.
VASILI
[as they shake hands]
My friend, I have confided to you that you are a great man. But a great man is sure to be set upon a pedestal by some pretty lady.