74/82 It isn't what he expected to find it, but then isn't that the same for all of us? He's disappointed with _me_ perhaps but he won't tell me what he wants. If I ask him he only says 'Oh, it's all r-right--it's all r-right'-- I hate that 'all r-right' of your language--so stupid! What a purpose not to say if he wants something ?" I said nothing. My silence urged her to a warmer defence. Doctor Semyonov laughs at him--but of course! He's like a little boy, a man as old as he is. |