things back as they were. But why not come and talk about your work to me;

use me as a sort of wall against which you may throw your thoughts and

catch them again? It's certain I don't know enough to steal your ideas

myself--and I know no scientific men--"

I stopped. He was considering. Evidently the thing, attracted him. "But

I'm afraid I should bore you," he said.

You think I'm too dull?"

Oh, no; but technicalities--"

Anyhow, you've interested me immensely this afternoon."

Of course it would be a great help to me. Nothing clears up one's ideas

so much as explaining them. Hitherto--"

My dear sir, say no more."

But really can you spare the time?"

There is no rest like change of occupation," I said, with profound

conviction.

The affair was over. On my verandah steps he turned. "I am already greatly

indebted to you," he said.

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