Walter

No. And it's those nearest one that it's hardest to say things to. But to-night, somehow, I don't feel that way.

Mrs. Everitt

Tell me.

Walter

It's this architecture. You remember when I used to play with water colors all the while, and say I was going to be an artist?

Mrs. Everitt

Yes, but—

Walter

Father always said I would get over it. But when I didn't, then it occurred to him that if I learned architecture I could help him in his building.... I thought architecture would be the same. But it isn't. I can't see any art in it at all—it's nothing but engineering.