“Why not?”
“The motion to adjourn,” said Peter, “is never debatable.”
“Do you know,” said Leonore, “that you are beginning very badly?”
“That is what I have thought ever since I joined you.”
“Then why don’t you go away?”
“Why make bad, worse?”
“There,” said Leonore, “Your talking has made me cut my finger, almost.”
“Let me see,” said Peter, reaching out for her hand.
“I’m too busy,” said Leonore.
“Do you know,” said Peter, “that if you cut many more buds, you won’t have any more roses for a week. You’ve cut twice as many roses as you usually do.”