Livingston
It’s merely a matter of how much intelligence and imagination you bring to signs—otherwise they are only words.
(As Livingston crosses to read sign under the Brontosaurus, Hood makes a movement as though to speak, but Bess, who has sat on the bench, stops him with an imploring gesture.)
Um—highly suggestive, this. (Reading) “Great Amphibious Dinosaur Brontosaurus ... Jurassic Period ... Donated by James Morrow.... The Brontosaurus lived several million years ago....” You see (To them) James Morrow and the animal have clasped hands over the centuries. Um. From this sign, can’t you picture the love and devotion to science that prompted such a gift?
Hood
(Now smiling for the first time)
As it happens he didn’t even know what his money was for. While I was waiting here I heard Mrs. Morrow say.... (He stops short as Livingston gives him a sharp look.)
Bess
(Quickly)