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my knee. THE BRIDEGROOM (_with absent politeness_). Ah! Lately? ELDERLY STRANGER. When she was a baby, sir. THE BRIDEGROOM (_from force of habit_). Oh, thanks. Thanks awf'lly. THE BRIDE (_to herself_). _Why_ can't one get married every day!... (_catching sight of a young gentleman whose bi-weekly conversation with her in the past was wont to consist of two remarks on the weather and one proposal of marriage_). _Oh_! Oh, what a _shame_ inviting poor little Freddy Fraddle! Aunt Kathleen _must_ have known! How could she be so cruel! Poor little fellow, he must be suffering dreadfully! POOR LITTLE FREDDY FRADDLE (_addressing his immortal soul as he catches sight of the bridegroom, with a set smile on his face, shaking hands with an obvious bore_). Poor devil, poor, poor devil! And to think that I--! Well, well! There but for the grace of God goes Frederick Fraddle. THE BRIDEGROOM (_to the_ OBVIOUS BORE). Thanks. Thanks awf'lly. THE OBVIOUS BORE (_in measured tones_).... are going, as you say, to Wales for your honeymoon, you should on no account miss the opportunity of seeing the picturesque ruins of Llanxwrg Castle, which are among the most prominent spectacles of Carnarvonshire, a county, which I understand you to say, you propose to include in your visit. The ruins are really part of the village of Twdyd-Prtsplgnd, but your best station would be Golgdn. There is a good train service to and from that spot. If you mention my name to the custodian of the ruins, he will allow you to inspect the grave of the celebrated ---- IMMACULATE YOUTH (_interrupting_). Hello, Garnet, old man. Don't know if you remember me. Latimer, of Oriel. I was a fresher in your third year. Gratters! THE BRIDEGROOM (_with real sincerity for once_). Thanks. Thanks awf'lly. [_They proceed to talk Oxford shop together, to the exclusion of the O. B., who glides off in search of another victim_. IN THE STREET THE COACHMAN (_to his horse_). _Kim_ up, then! THE HORSE (_to itself_). Deuce of a time these people are. Why don't they hurry. I want to be off. I'm certain we shall miss that train. THE BEST MAN (_to crowd of perfect strangers, with whom in some mysterious way he has managed to strike up a warm friendship_). Now, then, you men, stand by. Wait till they come out, then blaze away. Good handful first shot. That's what you want. THE COOK (_in the area, to_ JANE). Oh, I do 'ope they won't miss that train, don'
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