I know he admires you
immensely, and really--perhaps I shouldn't let you know
this--sympathizes with your feeling. So I think his maturer way of
looking at things will show you just the adjustment you need to become a
really big and useful person. There's so much to be done in the world,
Madeline. Of course we ought to make it a better world. (_in a manner of
agreement with_ MADELINE) I feel very strongly about all that. Perhaps
we can do some things together. I'd love that. Don't think I'm hopeless!
Way down deep we have the same feeling. Yes, here's Professor Holden.
(HOLDEN _comes in. He seems older_.)
HOLDEN: And how are you, Madeline? (_holding out his hand_)
MADELINE: I'm--all right.
HOLDEN: Many happy returns of the day. (_embarrassed by her half laugh_)
The birthday.
AUNT ISABEL: And did you have a nice look up the river?
HOLDEN: I never saw this country as lovely as it is to-day. Mary is just
drinking it in.
AUNT ISABEL: You don't think the further ride will be too much?
HOLDEN: Oh, no--not in that car.
AUNT ISABEL: Then we'll go on--perhaps as far as Laughing Creek. If you
two decide on a tramp--take that road and we'll pick you up. (_smiling
warmly, she goes out_)
HOLDEN: How good she is.
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