She’s a philosopher?

SYLVESTER.

Haven’t you read her book? “Aspirations after a Higher Morality.”

COLONEL.

The old morality’s high enough for me.

SYLVESTER.

I’ve tried to read it, but I didn’t succeed. However, I’ve cut the leaves and dropped cigar ash on the final chapter. Why, here she is again!

COLONEL.

Three photographs? And you’re not jealous?

SYLVESTER.