‘Nothing clears up one’s ideas like explaining them’

Mr Bedford’s concentration has been disturbed by Professor Cavor’s maddening habit of humming as he walks by each afternoon. He soon regrets complaining, however, after learning that Cavor’s walks have lost their magic and his scientific research is suffering. So to make amends he offers to listen to Cavor think aloud, and the professor readily agrees.

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