“I am tired of being alone.”
“I thought you were going to say of being married. Loneliness is the philosopher’s joy.”
“I am a man, not a philosopher.”
“And my husband.”
“Yes, your husband.”
“Why do you sigh?”
“Did I sigh?”
“Have some more tea.”
“I will. I do feel cheered. Perhaps if I stayed here all day, and you made tea for me, I should feel contented.”
“You have not yet told me why you came.”