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.