"It seems that the recent loss of Professor Smith's wife has changed his view on the afterlife and the supernatural. Though I agree, while the presentation was spectacular as usual, the content was incomprehensible."
I lean over to speak quietly with Dingane, my African guide, and my guest for the evening's events. "It seems to me that Godfather Julian has gone quite mad. I told my father it wasn't proper for him to lock himself away in solitude after the death of his wife. Why, it has been years since anyone has seen or heard from him! After a reasonable mourning period I should have stepped in and seen to it he rejoined proper society. If only I weren't so far away. Now it seems his rationality is forever lost. And to make things worse he has embarassed himself and discredited his name all in one evening."
Turning back to the table I inquire, "Unfortunately, my guest and I arrived slightly tardy. While we were being seated there seemed to be a magician performing onstage. Is anyone familiar with this gentleman? His act was quite extraordinary."
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