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- The Rector: First, the Parish notices about our Christmas actvities. This week as you know we had the Christmas collection for old people of the Parish, which raised the sum of four hundred pounds. A record amount, due largely to a substantial contribution donated by our Lord of the Manor, Mr. DeVere. Our thanks are due to him.
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- Audrey: I'll be it, and I'll bet you'll never find me. I'll be in the broom cupboard under the stairs.
- DeVere: Wait a minute. I don't think I understand this game.
- Audrey: Oh, splendid. I'll have to explain it to you. You come with me. Now you two, close your eyes and start counting. To a thousand.