“She wants me to learn how to enjoy my leisure, now that I'm retired....”

Sam

She wants me to learn how to enjoy my leisure, now that I'm retired. But what it boils down to - well, I've been doing things myself for a long time now. I thought I'd give things a chance to do something to me.

Edith

The education of an American.

Sam

Yes, you might call it that.

Edith

How long have you given yourself?

Sam

Six months.

Edith

To get all that done?

Sam

Oh, I'll be homesick by then.

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