How do you do, Sophy? I hope I’m not intruding?

Sophia:

Oh no, Estelle. I am very glad to see you.

(Asks Estella to be seated and seats herself.)

Estella:

Have you good news from your husband?

Sophia:

Very good. He writes to me saying that he is interested in the Congress of Psychologists; though the manner in which they treat many great questions there does not appeal to him. However, as a student of souls, he is interested in just those methods of spiritual shortsightedness which make it impossible for men to obtain a clear view of essential mysteries.

Estella: