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Mr Witherington, Q.C. Well, Mr, so it seems that it is all a mistake about your being a Prince, eh? . . . . And, however such an idea may have originated, you never represented yourself as a Rajah, or anything of the kind?. . . . I was sure you would say so. You have such a high regard for truth, and such a deep sense of the obligation of an oath, that you are incapable of a deliberate falsehood at any time—may I take that for granted? . . . . Very glad to hear it. And of course, Mr, it was no fault of yours if people chose to assume, from a certain magnificence in your appearance and way of living and so on, that you must be of high rank in your own country? . . . . But, though you don't set up to be a Prince, you are, I believe, a recent acquisition to the honourable profession of which we are both members? . . . . And also a journalist of some distinction, are you not? . . . . Indeed? I congratulate you—a highly respectable periodical. And no doubt the proprietors have shown a proper appreciation of the value of your services, in a pecuniary sense? . . . . Really? You are indeed to be envied, Mr ! Not many young barristers can rely upon making such an income by their pen while they are waiting for the briefs to come in. May I ask if you intend to practice