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[theorchidman]

Enter a rather...LARGE man, dressed very well, as long as you don't mind yellow shirts and a lack of a jacket. The lack of jacket is explained by the white apron he's gamely working on tying. He happens to look up

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[misselthrush]

"You have plants? --sir?" asks Mary, the 'sir' added as an afterthought.

[theorchidman]

"Yes. And they should be here."

[misselthrush]

"Perhaps they are in the gardens."

[theorchidman]

"Good lord, I hope not. They're orchids."

[misselthrush]

"Orchids? I have read about orchids. I've seen pictures in books."

[theorchidman]

"I assure you, they are much lovelier in person."

[misselthrush]

"They are very queer-looking, aren't they?"

[theorchidman]

"Compared to other flowers, yes, they are."

[misselthrush]

"There are flowers that look like bells, too. I've planted them."

[theorchidman]

"Yes, there are several species that shape. Good for you."