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 delay; come forward, take action, subscribe. A man with his wits about him, a man who uses his brains, will not allow events to take him by surprise. I, at any rate, do not. Wandergold may be different. I am untiring and prompt with my ideas. With brilliant creative power I am unfolding the chain of a big concern, a huge speculation, a magnificent piece of work. Do not hesitate; walk up; the moment is at hand. (Sound of gong.) The Dollarson Amalgamated Undertakings have got going. This way for the New Land. I open the sluice of wealth.

[At the sound of the gong the bursts forth.

(rushing across the stage):

Me! Me! Me! Me!



Take shares in the Dollarson concerns.

Dollarson will lay the foundation-stone of your prosperity.

This way for the Land of Hopes.

Exit.

This way for the Land of Hopes! A great work has been started. A new continent sheds its golden radiance upon you.

(entering):



Excellent! This way for the Land of Hopes!

Who are these people?