'No. I am only a poor teacher of mathematics and poetry, shown up the back stairs into the nurseries of great houses.'
'A grand chance, if I may use the word.'
'I do try to wake a little enthusiasm in the sons and daughters—without much success, I fear.'
'Will you come and see me?' he said.
'With much pleasure. But, as I have given you an answer, you owe me one.'
'I do.'
'Have you adopted a child?'
'No.'
'Then you have some of your own?'
'No.'