Duke. Talking about the Pragmatists. I'm glad to hear.... Ah, very forward movement! I suppose Roosevelt now.... [Silence.] Well, we move you know, we move! First there was the Missing Link. [Silence.] No! First there was Protoplasm—and then there was the Missing Link; and Magna Carta and so on. [Silence.] Why, look at the Insurance Act!
Doctor. I would rather not.
Duke. [Wagging a playful finger at him.] Ah, prejudice, prejudice! You doctors, you know! Well, I never had any myself. [Silence.
Doctor. [Breaking the silence in unusual exasperation.] Any what?
Duke. [Firmly.] Never had any Marconis myself. Wouldn't touch 'em. [Silence.] Well, I must speak to Hastings.
[Exit Duke, aimlessly.
Doctor. [Exploding.] Well, of all the.... [Turns to Smith.] You asked me just now which member of the family had inherited the family madness.
Smith. Yes; I did.
Doctor. [In a low, emphatic voice.] On my living soul, I believe it must be the Duke.
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