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And so it was settled. He wrote the long-delayed answer to the popular composer, found him still willing to give out his orchestration, and they met by appointment at the club.
"I've got hold of a splendid book," said the popular composer. "Awfully clever; jolly original. Bound to go -- from the French, you know. Haven't had time to set to work on it -- old engagement to run over to Monte Carlo for a few days -- but I'll leave you the book; you might care to look over it. And -- I say -- if any catchy tunes suggest themselves as you go along, you might just jot them down, you know. Not worth while losing an idea; eh, my boy! Ha! ha! ha! Well, good-by. See you again when I come back; don't suppose I shall be away more than a month. Good-by! " And, having shaken his hand with tremendous cordiality, the popular composer rushed downstairs and into a hansom.