Nina
[Thinking torturedly]
Gordon darling, I must go away where I can think of you in silence! . . .
[She turns on her father, her voice trembling with the effort to keep it in control—icily]
It’s no use talking, Father. I have reflected and I am going!
Professor Leeds
[With asperity]
But I tell you it’s quite impossible! I don’t like to bring up the money consideration but I couldn’t possibly afford—And how will you support yourself, if I may ask? Two years in the University, I am sorry to say, won’t be much use to you when applying for a job. And even if you had completely recovered from your nervous breakdown, which it’s obvious to anyone you haven’t, then I most decidedly think you should finish out your science course and take your degree before you attempt—
[Thinking desperately]
No use ! . . . she doesn’t hear . . . thinking of Gordon . . . she’ll defy me . . .
Nina
[Thinking desperately]
I must keep calm . . . I mustn’t let go or I’ll tell him everything . . . and I mustn’t tell him . . . he’s my father . . .
[With the same cold calculating finality]
I’ve already had six months’ training for a nurse. I will finish my training. There’s a doctor I know at a sanitarium
