I have almost forgotten that I once had a serious mind.

But what would you?
It is either society or suffrage.
I won't be as serious as that yet.

I mean to be young--but young! for five more years.

Then I shall become a 'leader,' or vote for the President, or ride on a float in a suffrage parade dressed as the Goddess of Liberty, with my hair down." He laughed, more and more relieved.

"Yes, please remain young until you are twenty-five.