Second W. I. M. (decisively). The Bank can't do it. Its Charter won't allow it.
Inquirer. How's that? I never quite understood the Charter.
Second W. I. M. By the Charter the Bank has to——
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Inquirer (getting out at terminus, to First W. I. M.). I think I've got a pretty clear notion of Bi-metallism now, thanks to you.
First W. I. M. (modestly). Oh, it's quite simple, if you only take the trouble to give your mind to it.
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