“Yes.”

“And are you going to take care of him?”

“I believe so.”

“I wouldn't want to.'

“Why not?”

“Oh, it's an awful bore to be tied to a blind man.”

“You'd find it more of a bore to be blind yourself,” said Herbert.

“Yes, I suppose I should. Grandpa wants me to go to walk with him sometimes, but I don't like it.”

“If I had a grandfather who was blind, I think I should be willing.”

“Wait till you have one, and you'll see how it is then.”