"I see," he said with a faint interest, "you are keeping the classical and modern sections distinct."
"Yes, I thought that was better."
"Much better."
"I haven't begun the classical section yet. Can I leave that to you?"
"Certainly." He felt that every assent was committing him to he knew not what.
"You see a great deal of the work is done already. That makes a difference, doesn't it?"
"Oh, yes; it makes all the difference." And indeed it did.
"In this case you can undertake it?"
"No. I think that in this case I couldn't undertake it at all."
"But—why not?" she asked, as well she might.