He turned round at last, and smiled down at me.
"Are you rested?"
"O yes!" I said, rising. "I was not fatigued."
"Are you tired talking?"
"No, not at all. Have I talked so very much?"
He laughed at that, but went on.
"Will you be out of patience with my stupidity?"
I said no.
"Because I am not fully enlightened yet. I want to ask further questions; and asking questions is very impertinent."
"Not if you have leave," I said. "Ask what you like."