Master Nicless?"

I understand at last."

Nonsense!"

You wished the poor blind girl to think that all going on as usual."

There is no law against my being a ventriloquist."

You are a clever fellow."

No."

It is wonderful how you manage all that you wish to do."

I tell you it is not."

Now, I have something to tell you."

Is it about politics?"

I don't know."

Because in that case I could not listen to you."

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The Man Who Laughs