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On what are you to be congratulated?

On a victory, of course. [Laying his hand lightly on shoulder.] The descendant of Archibald Hamilton Rowan has come home.

I am not a descendant of Hamilton Rowan.

What matter?

Has Mr. Rowan ?

[Turning towards .] Richard is coming tonight to the vicechancellor's dinner. The fatted calf will be eaten: roast, I hope. And next session will see the descendant of a namesake of etcetera, etcetera in a chair of the university. [He offers his hand.] Good afternoon, Richard. We shall meet tonight.

[Touches his hand.] At Philippi.

[Shakes hands also.] Accept my best wishes, Mr Rowan.

Thanks. But do not believe him.

[Vivaciously.] Believe me, believe me. [To .] Good afternoon, Mrs Rowan.