Neither one nor the other. But never mind—it doesn't matter now.

Come now, I like you for that.

Only for that?

For that among other things. [Sits in the arm-chair.] Is your father alive still?

Yes, father's alive.

Perhaps you are thinking of studying here?

No, that hadn't occurred to me.

But I suppose you will be staying for some time?

That must depend upon circumstances.

[She sits awhile rocking herself and looking at him, half
seriously, half with a suppressed smile. Then she takes
off her hat and puts it on the table in front of her.