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7

"But I'm absolutely delighted to see you here," Alice exclaims, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. "It's not every day we encounter a man of the theatre in this hall."

"Truly," Phoebe adds, leaning in with genuine interest. "Tell us, what did you think of the concert? Surely it was a step above the melodramatic orchestras that you typically employ?"

You consider her question thoughtfully. "As you might know, my theatre utilizes an orchestra of five or so musicians for each performance, so I'm no stranger to musical arrangements. However, I must admit that tonight's performance was far more exquisite than the music we present on stage. The compositions we heard were undeniably elevated and refined, a cut above what typically plays for the masses in the theatre."

"I wouldn't go so far as to disparage theatre orchestras," Melville interjects diplomatically. "However, I believe it ultimately comes down to the tastes of the audience. A theatre must cater to many, while a concert tends to appeal to a more select few."

"Indeed," Alice and Phoebe reply in unison, nodding in agreement. Their expressions reflect a blend of understanding and appreciation for the nuances of both forms of entertainment, and you sense a camaraderie forming over this shared love of art, whether it be in the concert hall or the theatre.