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The same room lighted more brilliantly an hour later in the evening. On one side a table covered with packs of cards, pyramids, etc., at which the CONJURER in evening dress is standing quietly setting out his tricks. A little more in theforeground the DUKE; and HASTINGS with a number of papers.HASTINGS. There are only a few small matters. Here are the programmes of the entertainment yourGrace wanted. Mr. Carleon wishes to see them very much.DUKE. Thanks, thanks. [Takes the programmes.]HASTINGS. Shall I carry them for your Grace?DUKE. No, no; I shan't forget, I shan't forget. Why, you've no idea how businesslike I am. We haveto be, you know. [Vaguely.] I know you're a bit of a Socialist; but I assure you there's a good deal todo-stake in the country, and all that. Look at remembering faces now! The King never forgetsfaces. [Waves the programmes about.] I never forget faces. [Catches sight of the CONJURER and genially drawshim into the discussion.] Why, the Professor here who performs before the King [puts down theprogrammes]-you see it on the caravans, you know-performs before the King almost every night, Isuppose....CONJURER. [Smiling.] I sometimes let his Majesty have an evening off. And turn my attention, ofcourse, to the very highest nobility. But naturally I have performed before every sovereign potentate, white and black. There never was a conjurer who hadn't.DUKE. That's right, that's right! And you'll say with me that the great business for a King isremembering people?CONJURER. I should say it was remembering which people to remember.DUKE. Well, well, now.... [Looks round rather wildly for something.] Being really businesslike....HASTINGS. Shall I take the programmes for your Grace?DUKE. [Picking them up.] No, no, I shan't forget. Is there anything els

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