Laura1944

Lydecker:
In my case, self-absorption is completely justified. I have never discovered any other subject quite so worthy of my attention.

Laura:
But you write about people with such real understanding and sentiment. That's what makes your column so good.

Lydecker:
The sentiment comes easy at 50 cents a word.

Laura:
Well, if that's the way you really feel, you must be very lonely.

Lydecker:
Will you kindly continue this character analysis elsewhere? You begin to bore me.

Laura:
You're a poor man. I'm very sorry for you.