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, it seems that the festivities in connection with my approaching marriage must last a week. I should like to do it handsomely, and I want to consult you as to the amount I ought to spend upon them.

Certainly. In which of my capacities? As First Lord of the Treasury, Lord Chamberlain, Attorney-General, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Privy Purse, or Private Secretary?

Suppose we say as Private Secretary.

Speaking as your Private Secretary, I should say that as the city will have to pay for it, don't stint yourself— do it well.

Exactly— as the city will have to pay for it. That is your advice.

As Private Secretary. Of course you will understand that, as Chancellor of the Exchequer, I am bound to see that due economy is observed.

Oh! But you said just now "don't stint yourself, do it well."

As Private Secretary.

And now you say that due economy must be observed.

As Chancellor of the Exchequer.

I see. Come over here, where the Chancellor can't hear us. (They cross the stage.) Now, as my Solicitor, how do you advise me to deal with this difficulty?

Oh. as your Solicitor, I should have no hesitation in saying "chance it—"

Thank you. (Shaking his hand.) I will.