But behind the scenes--it isn't bad, in a way.' A longer pause obliged Godwin to speak of himself.
'My life is less exciting.

For years I have worked in a manufacturing laboratory at Rotherhithe.' 'So science has carried the day with you, after all.

It used to be very doubtful.' This was a kind and pleasant way of interpreting necessity.

Godwin felt grateful, and added with a smile: 'I don't think I shall stick to it much longer.

For one thing, I am sick of town.