[ETHEL turns away.]
It is a great responsibility to occupy a pedestal. On that account I depart in some anxiety for you.
PIKE
What do you mean?
VASILI
Ah, you do not understand? Then, my friend—what is it you have taught me to say?—ah, yes—then there is sand in your gear-box.
[VASILI gives his hand to IVANOFF quietly, bows deeply to ETHEL, and goes quickly into the hotel.]
IVANOFF
[turning to ETHEL]
Dear, kind young lady, your guardian has known how to make me accept [pg 162] the help you granted. He has known how because his heart is like yours, full of goodness. I shall go to London and teach the languages. There I shall be able to repay you—at least what you have given me in money.