"An idea occurs to me--if you will spare me a moment to consult with my--er--partner.

A Primrose Fete, you said?
I am no politician, Mr.Holly, but I understand the Primrose League exists--primarily--or ultimately--to save our world-wide empire.

And how shall an empire stand without its Shakespeare?
Our tent and appliances will just load your wagon.

As the younger Dumas observed, 'Give me two boards, two trestles, three actors'-- but the great Aeschylus did with two--'two actors,' let us say--'and a passion'-- provided your terms are not prohibitive.

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