The Cambridge Tutor

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0The address that the Prince has is of a quiet street in Elderwick. Prettily coloured mushrooms sprout in window-boxes.[...]

"I wonder that he lives in these reduced circumstances," the Prince says, gazing around him.

1Together, the Tutor leads you into a fashionable parlour, lined with filled bookshelves[...]

The Prince makes a face. "I'll wager I've travelled more widely, than you, though." The Tutor pours him a brandy and passes it to him. "I'd hope you have, Victor."

5The Cambridge Tutor declares that the Prince's company is more than enough! But the Prince is insistent. "I'll be right back," he says, making for the door. "Don't get up on my account. I'll be back," his voice carries as the door closes. [...]
6-7Emilio pours more wine, the Cambridge Tutor passes the crackers. They are both keen to continue conversation. Perhaps they don't get many visitors.
8[...] "I'm afraid I must ask you to be discreet. About what Emilio and I are to each other—"

"[...] The things that are possible here are not possible for princes on the Surface. He has a life, a family waiting in the sun. He still has the sun." [...]

10[...] The Prince smiles awkwardly. "I'm a little old for all that," he murmurs unconvincingly.

The farewells at the door are lengthy. The Prince can scarcely keep his eyes off his former Tutor, as though committing him to memory. [...]

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