Evans
Well—really only since she’s been at the hospital, although I met her once years ago at a Prom with Gordon Shaw.
Marsden
[Indifferently]
Oh, you knew Gordon?
Evans
[Proudly]
Sure thing! I was in his class!
[With admiration amounting to hero-worship]
He sure was a wonder, wasn’t he?
Marsden
[Cynically]
Gordon über alles and forever! . . . I begin to appreciate the Professor’s viewpoint . . .
[Casually]
A fine boy! Did you know him well?
Evans
No. The crowd he went with were mostly fellows who were good at sports—and I always was a dud.
[Forcing a smile]
I was always one of the first to get bounced off the squad in any sport.
[Then with a flash of humble pride]
But I never quit trying, anyway!
Marsden
[Consolingly]
Well, the sport hero usually doesn’t star after college.
