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Mr. Wilson Barrett (producing MS.). As my
collaborateur and friend is late,

I think I will begin, at any rate.

Our scene, then, Prince——

[Enter Mr. Henry Irving, hurriedly.]

Mr. H. Irving. But what is this I see?

This is not what we settled, Wilson B.?

I was to read, you know——

Mr. W. B.  Yes, you are right,

But in your absence, well, I thought I might