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 flourishing condition. The reputation of the bank—(Coughs)—the reputation of the bank

(groans): Oh! Oh!


 * Water, water!

(continues): The reputation—(Coughs)—the reputation of the bank has been brought by you to such a height that our establishment may to-day well rival the very best foreign establishments


 * Deputation—reputation—occupation

(continues in confusion): Casting then an objective glance upon the present, we, esteemed and beloved Mr. Shipuchin—Perhaps afterwards—Better afterwards. (Exit, with staff.)