Nothing but a further proof of the slow processes of evolution.

Livingston

(With a smile)

I am a utilitarian. I see another significance. Possibly she was dug up, a thousand centuries after she died, just to give you an occupation.

Professor

I can’t accept that as a working hypothesis.

Livingston

Just think, Hood. Several million years dead! There it stands for man to look upon! Possibly that was why it existed, after all: for us three to look upon. (He glances pointedly at them.) Mr. Hood is thinking of introducing a bill in the Legislature to increase the wings of the Museum.

Professor