KING EDWARD MEETS MR. MORGAN
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“Good-evening, Your Majesty.” “Good-evening, Mr. Morgan.” “You look well in your knickers, Morgan.” “I came on my bike, King Edward.”

“Your crown becomes you very much, King.” “I’m afraid it needs pressing, Pierpont.” “Have a fresh cigar, Pierp.” “Thanks, Edward. It looks like a good one.”

“Let me reciprocate, Ed. Have a bunch of stocks on me.” “Thanks. Don’t care if I do.” And then Pierpont settled down to business.