Miss R. Yes, you can. You are doing well,–remarkably well.
Maude O Miss Rantum!
Jack You are, honest Injun! It'll be dandy.
Miss R. Please read,–are you tired standing?
Maude (dismally). No,–I got to get it.
Miss R. Please read that second paragraph–sentence–again.
Maude (taking a brace). Among life's bright flowers, its rugged slopes–
Miss R. R-r-r-rugged slopes.
Maude Rugged slopes.
Miss R. No, r-r-rugged slopes. Trill your "r."