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The Grand Babylon Hotel

CHAPTER Four ENTRANCE OF THE PRINCE
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We have much to settle with regard to the completion of the purchase, and also there are things which you might want to ask me.
Also, to tell the truth, I am not anxious to leave the old place with too much suddenness.

It will be a wrench to me.' 'I shall be delighted if you will stay,' said the millionaire, 'but it must be as my guest, not as the guest of the hotel.' 'You are very kind.' 'As for wishing to consult you, no doubt I shall have need to do so, but I must say that the show seems to run itself.' 'Ah!' said Babylon thoughtfully.

'I have heard of hotels that run themselves.

If they do, you may be sure that they obey the laws of gravity and run downwards.

You will have your hands full.


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