Tutor. Then say it at once.
Undergraduate. I went to Newmarket to see— [Hesitates.
Tutor. Proceed, Sir. Time presses. You went to see what?
Undergraduate. As a matter of fact, I was particularly anxious to see the Head of the University.
Tutor. What do you mean, Sir?
Undergraduate. The chief Dignitary of Cambridge, the Chancellor, the Duke of DEVONSHIRE.
Tutor. You are trifling with me.
Undergraduate. Not at all, Sir. The Chancellor was there in state. I saw him. My curiosity was satisfied, and I returned to Cambridge.
Tutor (after a pause). Ah, of course that alters the case. If you can assure me you did not go for the purpose of watching horse-races—
Undergraduate (breaking in). Certainly, Sir. I do give you the assurance.