"As much as the wise man garners from his wisdom."
"What, the sage is the fool grown old and bloodless?"
"Why not the spectator who leaves the arena to watch from the box."
"But will he seek the box, before he has lost in the arena? First, must he not be broken by the other wrestlers, and come second in the footrace?"
"Perhaps so, Mr. King."
"I must get under the tree, here. The sun never agrees with me after lunch. That's better. Now I am ready for your profoundest philosophy. Have you any for me?"
"Mr. King, I want you to be serious for once."
"What do you want?"
"Now don't be angry. Do you think it right to run after this girl? She is very young."