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'But a barrister's profession is recognised as a profession among
gentlemen, Mr Stanbury.'
'And is not ours recognised? Which of us, barristers or men of
literature, have the most effect on the world at large? Who is most
thought of in London, Sir Marmaduke, the Lord Chancellor or the Editor
of the "Jupiter"?'
'The Lord Chancellor a great deal,' said Sir Marmaduke, quite dismayed
by the audacity of the question.
'By no means, Sir Marmaduke,' said Stanbury, throwing out his hand
before him so as to give the energy of action to his words. 'He has the
higher rank. I will admit that.'
'I should think so,' said Sir Marmaduke.
'And the larger income.'
'Very much larger, I should say,' said Sir Marmaduke, with a smile.
'And he wears a wig.'
'Yes he wears a wig,' said Sir Marmaduke, hardly knowing in what spirit
to accept this assertion.
'And nobody cares one brass button for him or his opinions,' said
Stanbury, bringing down his hand heavily on the little table for the
sake of emphasis.


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