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RhACT III. LADY HUNSTANTON Bimetallism! Is that quite a nice subject? However, I know people discuss everything very freely nowadays. What did Sir John talk to you about, dear Mrs. Allonby?

MRS. ALLONBY About Patagonia.

LADY HUNSTANTON Really? What a remote topic! But very improving, I have no doubt.

MRS. ALLONBY He has been most interesting on the subject of Patagonia. Savages seem to have quite the same views as cultured people on almost all subjects. They are excessively advanced.

LADY HUNSTANTON What do they do?

MRS. ALLONBY Apparently everything. 122