Maude "Life's Inner Meanings."
Miss R. Go on, not too fast. Don't hold it so high and bend the body forward from the waist.
Maude (in high shrill tones). "As a traveler, among the mighty mountains, fails to realize the height to which he has climbed–" (Stops, winded.)
Miss R. Compose yourself, compose yourself! Your voice is–well, unnatural.
Jack Yes, it's squeaky.
Maude (with heat). It isn't! You're awfully mean! I've got to be heard!
Miss R. Try it again. Use a deeper tone. "As a traveler, among the mighty mountains, fails to realize the height–" Now, go on.
Maude (nervously). "As a traveler, among the mighty mountains, fails to realize the height to which he has climbed, so we, in Life's dusty pathway, cannot estimate the distance we have traveled." O, Miss Rantum, that isn't right!
Miss R. No, not exactly, not precisely right. You see, you–
Jack Why don't you use "journeyed" instead of "traveled"?