Precisely, except that she'll be cleverer. I suppose you are happy enough at the end of the process?
Elizabeth.
Oh, I am happy if only I can satisfy you. But she will never quite give herself up.
Carlyon.
Oh yes, she will! Why, already she follows without question every word I speak!
Elizabeth.
[Coming round in front of him.] Every spoken word, I should hope so! But what about your unspoken thoughts and feelings? Oh, you know she will never be like me. Can you bring her in from another room by wishing for her? Does she come in smiling if you are glad, and sad if you are angry? [Carlyon shrugs his shoulders.] Has there ever been any one but me like that?
Carlyon.
[With a laugh.] Well, Selim for one! And the late Khan of Bhojâl for another! However, since you can read my feelings, do you know what is the matter with me to-night?