Jack (modestly). "Universality in Statecraft."
Maude And it's a dandy! You ought to hear him when he comes to, "For of all the nations, builded of power and sealed with blood–" (in tremendous tones).
Jack Oh, now, Maude, I say, let up.
Maude Well, honest, you are fine. No I should die if I forgot,–just simply die.
Miss R. It is wiser for her to hold her manuscript, I think. This is an essay, not an oration.
Maude (sitting down and getting up, a la Delsarte). Of course, Jack, don't you see? It is an essay, not an oration. Now, did I get up right?
Miss R. Try it again.
Maude (repeats the operation and advances very stiffly). Is that it?
Jack (judicially). Too corky.
Miss R. Be leisurely. Leisure is elegance. And bend more. Try it again,–so. (illustrates).