But I will tell the president of your university that he is old enough to be a President Emeritus—with a pension—and I will name his successor—(pauses) Professor Thomas Vanillity—
VANILLITY (trembling)
I can’t believe it, sir. You’re amusing yourself with me.
[Magnus shakes his head.
VANILLITY (desperately)
Then—why?
MAGNUS
For proving you are not of Judge Critty’s stripe; for risking your position at your age; for braving the anger of the rich and powerful, to save your friend. We need such men as you to work with us—(smiling and holding out his arm toward Mrs. Felix) the future Mrs. Magnus and I—
[Mrs. Felix comes forward.
MAGNUS