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 ished; he was going to send them to-morrow, but he can send them at once if your excellency prefers

—[Stares at him in astonishment; turns to .] What does he say?

—The caps are ready. If your excellency will tell us where to send them

—[Staring at .]—Eh? Yes wait a moment. [ appears in the archway; he smiles at her.] Yes.

—Pardon me for interrupting.

—[Officiously.] Why don't you come in when his excellency speaks to you?

—[Comes nearer.] I only wanted to say the cap-maker telephoned again. I told him to send the caps. His man will be here with them in ten minutes.

—That was clever of you. Thanks very much.

—Not at all, your excellency. [She exits through the archway.]

—[His glance has followed her until she vanished.] Well, then there was something I wanted to say.

—Where you want the cap sent.

—Yes. Hm! Nowhere. I'm going to the casino my motor will pick me up there You keep the cap for me here. I'll stop for it later.

—[Briskly.] Just as you say, sir. I'll have