“No, it isn’t.” He mused bitterly and added, “How do you know they’re willing? They haven’t even seen me.”
“Well, I pointed out to them that there wasn’t much time for preparation. I explained about your last school——”
“Did you have to?” he asked quickly.
“Yes, darling. I was very fair to you, I think. I said that I understood that they had a modern viewpoint, and I said I was sure they’d agree that the preliminary meeting was a formality that wasn’t really important. I must say that they sound extremely reasonable. They seem to agree to everything I say. In fact, I’m sure it will turn out very well.”
He tried to answer her, but at his expression she laughed. “Oh, darling, don’t look so miserable! What a baby you are!”
“Listen,” he said desperately. “I’ve been talking about this place to Phyllis and she says it’s terrible.”
“Does she? I’m surprised at Phyllis. Her mother said that she was very happy there.”
“She doesn’t know how terrible it is: she’s too dumb. But I could tell from what she said. She says they understand the kids.” He spoke in deep loathing.
“Well? Why do you object to that?”
“Oh, what’s the use?” he cried.