1. John, she said, does it make every one—unhappy when they study and learn lots of things?He paused and smiled. I am afraid it does, he said.And, John, are you glad you studied?Yes, came the answer, slowly but positively.She watched the flickering lights upon the sea, and said thoughtfully, I wish I was unhappy,—and—and, putting both arms about his neck, I think I am, a little, John.
The Souls of Black Folk
