"Agrostology," Dr Johnson murmured to the ceiling.
"Will you explain please in simpler terms, just what you do?" requested Attorney General Smith.
"Local statutes against fortunetelling," burst out Judge Robinson.
"I have spent my life studying reactions of plants to the lighter elements and the effects of certain compounds on their growth, reproduction, and metabolism."
Judge Robinson removed his hand from behind his ear and rubbed his skull irritably. Assemblyman Brown complained, "There's entirely too much talk about reaction." Dr Johnson inspected a paneled wall with no interest whatever and Senator Jones stated pontifically, "You are an agricultural chemist."
Miss Francis smiled at him amiably. "Agriculture is a broad field and I farm one small corner of it."
Attorney General Smith leaned forward with interest. "From what university did you obtain your degrees, Miss Francis?"
She slouched back comfortably, to look more cylindrical than ever. "None," she stated baldly.
"Hay? ... mumble!"
Senator Jones said, "I'm afraid I did not quite understand your reply, madam."