Adene.

[Handling one of the volumes.] No index?

Vera.

No such concession to weak human nature! Hardly any headings and no capital letters. It is only mechanical work, looking through them. I do it at night when I am tired.

Adene.

What is your subject? [Picking up several volumes.] I'll do these for you.

Vera.

You, Mr. Adene! Your time is ever so much too valuable!

Adene.

I'm having holidays now, and this is just what I like. What is your subject?