"I must. It does me good."
"Then I would."
Thereupon they both laughed heartily and felt better. He recovered his wits at once.
"Do you think you really love him?"
The man of science is himself again.
"No, I don't."
"Then—well, it's hardly my place to say it."
"Then break the engagement. That's what you mean. I intend to do so; but, Elmer, I wish you could be here with me."
"It would be impossible. Oh! I've an idea."
"Have you? There! I knew you would help me. You are so bright, Elmer, and so kind——"