Why, indeed! You have the true collecting spirit. Permit me
(directs Texel's hand to chair).
TEXEL. Thanks, I'm on to it (Sitting down.) My sight's going steadily
worse, but there are still a few things that I can make out pretty
clearly, Lord Leonard. Motor omnibuses, cathedrals, English
easy-chairs....
ALCAR. Well, I'm charmed to find you in such good spirits, and really I
feel very grateful to you for accepting my invitation.
TEXEL. Delighted to make your acquaintance, sir. Two old collectors like
us--rivals at Christie's. I wonder how many times I've cabled over
instructions to my agent to smash you at any cost. Delighted to meet
you, Lord Leonard.
ALCAR. We ought to have met earlier, Mr. Texel. Now I've got you here, I
must tell you I've ventured to invite one or two--er--kindred spirits to
meet you.
(Enter SERVANT.)
SERVANT. Mr. Ebag.
(Enter EBAG.)
(Exit SERVANT).
ALCAR. How d'you do, Ebag?
EBAG. My lord.
ALCAR. Let me introduce you to Mr. Texel.
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