"Her attitude is certainly very significant," said Dr. Zacharie pointedly.
Dr. McMutrie was still sceptical. Dryly he said:
"Yes, it signifies that she dislikes her relatives, but dislike of one's relatives is not necessarily a sign of mental derangement. I know some very excellent people who cannot bear the sight of their relatives."
"On the other hand," retorted Mr. Cooley, "Hamlet hated his uncle, and it developed into a general mania for killing people. If he'd been properly restrained five innocent lives would have been saved."
"Five lives—that is not in the medical records, is it?" demanded Professor Bodley anxiously.
"Shakespeare killed them—not Hamlet," laughed Dr. McMutrie.
"Still," said Mr. Cooley significantly, "it's a good object lesson."
"We don't need object lessons from playwrights," rejoined Dr. McMutrie sharply.
"Certainly not," chuckled the professor.
"Hush!" exclaimed Jimmy. "Here comes my niece!"