“What is it?” Guy asked, smiling.

“That is not my part of the business.”

“What is your part?”

“To answer questions.”

“You are the most practical and honest person I ever saw,” said Guy, laughing. “Why do you not look surprised and be entirely ignorant of what I intend to ask you?”

“Because I am not entirely ignorant.”

“Then I suppose your answer is ready.”

“It is.”

“What is it; yes or no?”

“That depends on the question.”