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 Miss Tesman.

And then this fine long wedding-tour you have had! More than five—nearly six months

Tesman.

Well, for me it has been a sort of tour of research as well. I have had to do so much grubbing among old records—and to read no end of books too, Auntie.

Miss Tesman.

Oh yes, I suppose so. [More confidentially, and lowering her voice a little.] But listen now, George,—have you nothing—nothing special to tell me?

Tesman. As to our journey?

Miss Tesman. Yes.

Tesman.

No, I don't know of anything except what I have told you in my letters. I had a doctor's degree conferred on me—but that I told you yesterday.

Miss Tesman.

Yes, yes, you did. But what I mean is—haven't you any—any—expectations?

Tesman.

Expectations?

Miss Tesman.

Why you know, George—I'm your old auntie!

Tesman. Why, of course I have expectations.