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Rh "And you talked "

"Of the dead."

"Upon my word!" cried Albert, "it must have been very entertaining. All I can say is, if ever I should get such a chance with the fair countess, the living should be my theme."

"And you will probably be wrong"

"Meanwhile," said Albert, "are you not going to keep your promise of introducing me?"

"Certainly, directly the curtain falls."

"What a confounded long time this first act lasts!"

"Only listen to that charming finale! How exquisitely Coselli sings the part!"