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The... ladies and gentlemen
of the chorus...
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Yes?
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Concerning Mr Temple's song, sir.
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Ah, the Mikado's song.
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Yes, sir.
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What of that mercifully
released aberration?
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- We all consider it... a very fine song, sir.
- Indeed we do.
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Gratifying, I'm sure.
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That must be a matter of opinion,
mustn't it, Price?
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Well, yes, Mr Gilbert,
but we believe it a great loss.
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- Do you?
- Yes, sir.
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Especially after all our
extremely hard work.
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And, of course, Mr Temple.
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I'm really very sorry for you,
but as we all know, it's an unjust world.
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We all feel it would have been
of great benefit to the opera.
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And that perhaps
the audience should decide.
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Is this the considered opinion of you all?
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It is, sir.
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- I am not party to this, Mr Gilbert.
- Ah, Mr Kent.
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As ever, the sole voice of reason.
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Temple, what do you make
of this occurrence?
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I do beg your pardon, Mr Gilbert.
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But I have absolutely no idea
what is taking place.
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There has been a request
that your song be reinstated.
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Ah.
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Ah.
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A most forceful request, I have to say.
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Afternoon!
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Do clear the way.
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Oh. I beg your pardon, sir.
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This is surprising indeed,
ladies and gentlemen.
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And somewhat overwhelming.
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Temple. Would you be prepared to sing
the song at this evening's performance?
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Yes, sir. I would.
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Then please be so good as to do so.