"Only for a minute, dear.

It's a great day for me, you know--whether we win or lose.

I wanted you to be in it.

I wanted you to wish me good luck." "But you know I always do," she objected.
"Yes, I know.

But a fellow likes to hear it, Dora--on the day, you know.
And I've seen so little of you lately." She looked at him measuringly.