Like it? Well, sir, for public buildings and architecture, I wouldn't trade our State insane asylum for the worst-ruined ruin in Europe—not for hygiene and real comfort.

VASILI

And your people?

PIKE

The best on earth. Out my way folks are neighbors.

[HORACE snaps his paper sharply.]

VASILI

But you have no leisure class.

[VASILI is looking keenly at HAWCASTLE and HORACE as he speaks.]

PIKE