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Excuse me, Sir, as an active quality it stands far apart; if you mean by it a passive one, we have nothing to do with it.

Doctor, you have answered him well.

But, my good friends, I must have the organ of patience, also, if I am to sit here till you have asked all your fanciful questions. Don't mind them, Dr. Crany, but go on your own way.

What is the matter, Doctor? Good heavens! what is the matter?

Don't inquire, Madam; in the prosecution of our science, we are subject to painful revulsions. May I beg a glass of water?

I hope you are better now, and will proceed with what is so very interesting.