'Pimpernel' Smith Page #2

- That I can well understand.

But to continue.

- Uh, professor.

Could I have my dice, sir?

- To continue.

In the Parthenon, we see the working of

the spiritual influence,

while in the dwelling houses

of the Greeks we find the practical,

as emphasized by a strict division of

the women's quarters from the men's.

An arrangement which in my view

proves the vast superiority

of Greek civilization

over our own.

- He's always making cracks at us.

- Greek women, moreover, were condemned

to habitual seclusion.

An admirable practice,

which unfortunately is

not followed in this university.

- Do you object to our

presence here, professor?

- Oh, I can't object.

I can merely deplore it.

Now that we've succeeded,

somewhat elaborately,

in getting rid of the female students,

I'd like to have a word with you.

For some time past, I've

been making excavations

in Central Europe, for

the purpose of discovering

traces of an Aryan civilization.

Oh, I'm perfectly serious, gentlemen.

It may surprise you to

learn the German government

is most interested in the idea.

Next week, the term comes to an end.

Yes, Mr. Maxwell, it comes to an end.

And in the vacation, I've

decided that I might take

a few archeology students with me.

How does the idea appeal to you?

- It appeals enormously to me, sir.

- And me, sir.

- I'd like to come, sir.

- So would I, sir.

If the financial requirements can be kept

within reasonable limits.

- I think I can guarantee

that, Mr. Mclntyre.

That's four.

Four.

Not a very flattering response.

- Would I be allowed to

bring my young sister, sir?

- No, Mr. Elsted,

I'm seeking to avoid the

company of females in general,

and young sisters in particular.

I assume you would not be

interested, Mr. Maxwell.

- No, sir, I spend my

vacations in the present,

not the past.

- Good.

Good!

- Professor, aren't we asking for trouble,

going to Germany at a time like this?

- Trouble?

- I mean,

I'd like to come too,

but the jolly old blue might

go up at any moment, you know.

- Why, I hadn't thought of that.

A roughhouse is just my meat!

- Mr. Maxwell, I've already

accepted your refusal.

- No, I take it back,

prof, you can count me in.

- Oh, but I assure you--

- Now, prof, you might need a few huskies.

And I'm a whale at organization!

You say the word and I'll

run the whole outfit.

- Mr. Maxwell, one of

the chief attractions

of this expedition, was

the thought that for

three whole months I

wouldn't be seeing you.

However, now that's to

remind me of something.

Of course, crumpets for tea.

Well, think it over, gentlemen.

Those of you who want more information can

come and see me in the morning.

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