“Y-yes,” she hesitated.
“Wouldn’t any one say I was pretty mad to do it?” he demanded.
“The world would,” said Elizabeth loftily.
“Well, we live in it,” announced David calmly. “Doesn’t the reason for giving it up appear far-fetched?”
“To those who don’t understand,” allowed Elizabeth. She was feeling rather disappointed at his arguments.
“Then the common-sense point of view would be to hang on to it?” argued David.
“I suppose so,” agreed Elizabeth depressed.
“I am glad you agree with me,” reflected David.
“But I don’t,” protested Elizabeth.
“Oh!” David raised amazed eyebrows. “You’ve agreed to everything I’ve said.”