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“Consider it under consideration, Sir.” “And even if there is no time in your life for houses—perhaps I could beg a few hours for my theatre—” “Did you say theatre?” “I’ve bought part interest in one, yes—the King’s Comedians play there—we produced Love in a Tub and The Lusty Chirurgeon. From time to time, we need help making thunder and lightning, as well as demonic apparitions, angelic visitations, impalements, sex-changes, hangings, live births, et cetera.” “Well, I don’t know what my family would think of my being involved in such things, Roger.” “Poh! Look at what they have been up to! ...more
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