Ernest
That's strange, I came out here to suggest that very thing.... Somebody has been saying kind things about me in Paris. Just had a letter from the great Metchnikoff—wants me to come over and work in the Pasteur! Chance of a lifetime!... You didn't have to jolly me up to consent to that!
John
[pacing terrace with his guest, arm in arm]
By the by, my sister is rather keen on science.
Ernest
Best assistant I ever had. You can pile an awful lot of routine on a woman. The female of the species is more faithful than the male.... She's over there already. We can get right to work.
John
She'll be back before you start.
Ernest