ELEONORA. Just so; you were so sure, so sure, that you would even have laid a wager that you would get thro' it.
BENJAMIN. I did have a bet on it.
ELEONORA. I thought so. You see that's why it happened—because you were so sure.
BENJAMIN. Do you think that was the reason?
ELEONORA. Certainly it was! Pride goeth before a fall!
BENJAMIN. I shall remember that the next time.
ELEONORA. That is a worthy thought; those who are pleasing to God are of humble spirit.
BENJAMIN. Do you read the Bible?
ELEONORA. Yes, I read it!
BENJAMIN. I mean, are you a believer?