"Then I went through college."
"Indeed?"
"Oh, you needn't be so surprised. It's nothing so very wonderful. You didn't suspect it from my looks?"
"You certainly don't look like a blue-stocking."
"I'm afraid I'm not. I never could get enough into my head at one time to be worthy of such a title. I believe a blue-stocking is a lady who has a great deal of learning."
"Or at least," I said, "is very fond of showing it."
"Oh, I think I have her main characteristic then," laughed my companion. "If I know anything I can't rest till I let somebody else know about it, too."
"I believe you're not alone. They say that failing has descended to all the daughters of Mother Eve. How long are you to be here?" I asked.
"Ages, I'm afraid," said Miss Kendrick. "Six months at least--maybe a year."
"Then I can hope for the pleasure of seeing you sometimes?" I said.