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But--excuse me--for what purpose are these two parcelling out the Castle Meadow ?" "You've not heard?
There's a suggestion--and I may claim some share in the credit of it, if credit there be--to hold a Pageant here next summer, a Merchester Pageant.

Mr.Bamberger's full of it.
What's your idea ?" "A capital notion," said Brother Copas slowly.

"Since _jam pridem Syrus in Tamesin defluxit Orontes_, I commend any attempt to educate Mr.Bamberger and his tribe in the history of this England they invade.

But, as you say, this proposed Pageant is news to me.
I never seem to hear any gossip.