Aaron shook his head, and laughed.
“Me?” he said.
But Jim did not wait for an answer.
“I've had enough,” said Tanny suddenly rising. “I think you're all silly. Besides, it's getting late.”
“She!” said Jim, rising and pointing luridly to Clariss. “She's Love. And HE's the Working People. The hope is these two—” He jerked a thumb at Aaron Sisson, after having indicated Mrs. Browning.
“Oh, how awfully interesting. It's quite a long time since I've been a personification.—I suppose you've never been one before?” said Clariss, turning to Aaron in conclusion.
“No, I don't think I have,” he answered.
“I hope personification is right.—Ought to be allegory or something else?” This from Clariss to Robert.
“Or a parable, Clariss,” laughed the young lieutenant.
“Goodbye,” said Tanny. “I've been awfully bored.”