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The Grand Babylon Hotel

CHAPTER Twenty MR SAMPSON LEVI BIDS PRINCE EUGEN GOOD MORNING
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PRINCE EUGEN started.

'I will see him,' he said, with a gesture to Hans as if to indicate that Mr Sampson Levi might enter at once.
'I beg one moment first,' said Aribert, laying a hand gently on his nephew's arm, and giving old Hans a glance which had the effect of precipitating that admirably trained servant through the doorway.
'What is it ?' asked Prince Eugen crossly.

'Why this sudden seriousness?
Don't forget that I have an appointment with Mr Sampson Levi, and must not keep him waiting.

Someone said that punctuality is the politeness of princes.' 'Eugen,' said Aribert, 'I wish you to be as serious as I am.

Why cannot we have faith in each other?
I want to help you.


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