double attraction is too powerful to be resisted. You disguised yourself

in order to get here, Gwynplaine?"

And you, too, Tom-Jim-Jack?"

Gwynplaine, what does this gentleman's dress mean?"

Tom-Jim-Jack, what does that officer's uniform mean?"

Gwynplaine, I answer no questions."

Neither do I, Tom-Jim-Jack."

Gwynplaine, my name is not Tom-Jim-Jack."

Tom-Jim-Jack, my name is not Gwynplaine."

Gwynplaine, I am here in my own house."

I am here in my own house, Tom-Jim-Jack."

I will not have you echo my words. You are ironical; but I've got a

cane. An end to your jokes, you wretched fool."

Gwynplaine became ashy pale. "You are a fool yourself, and you shall

give me satisfaction for this insult."

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The Man Who Laughs