NELLY MORRIS.
(Opening and reading title-page.) Tenth edition, London, 1893. (She goes up to him, and without speakings gives him her hand very quietly. He takes it in both his and pats it gently.)
ADAM CHERRY.
How is Ted?
NELLY MORRIS.
Very overworked, Mr. Cherry.
ADAM CHERRY.
Ah, well, the examination is only six weeks off now, and then he must have a long rest.
NELLY MORRIS.
Yes, if he passes; if he doesn't, it means the old struggle all over again, only with less heart and (Aside) less bread-and-butter.