“I don’t think so—and learning is good for the health. Besides, I would not be a mere animal for perfect health!”
“Let me help you then with your studies.”
“Thank you,” she answered, laughing a little, “but I have a good master already! We, that is Davie and I, are reading Greek and mathematics with Mr. Grant.”
Forgue’s face flushed.
“I ought to know as much of both as he does!” he said.
“Ought perhaps! But you know you do not.”
“I know enough to be your tutor.”
“Yes, but I know enough not to be your pupil!”
“What do you mean?”
“That you can’t teach.”