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Well—really only since she’s been at the hospital, although I met her once years ago at a Prom with Gordon Shaw.

[Indifferently]

Oh, you knew Gordon?

[Proudly]

Sure thing! I was in his class!

[With admiration amounting to hero-worship]

He sure was a wonder, wasn’t he?

[Cynically]

Gordon über alles and forever! I begin to appreciate the Professor’s viewpoint

[Casually]

A fine boy! Did you know him well?

No. The crowd he went with were mostly fellows who were good at sports—and I always was a dud.

[Forcing a smile]

I was always one of the first to get bounced off the squad in any sport.

[Then with a flash of humble pride]

But I never quit trying, anyway!

[Consolingly]

Well, the sport hero usually doesn’t star after college.