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When , may I ask , do you propose to pull off this sporting proposition ? '' `` Do you know where Max can be found to-night ? '' `` At the theatre -- '' `` Then the matter will be arranged at the theatre between this hour and midnight . '' `` I doubt if you succeed in getting the ear of the great man before midnight ; however , I 'm not disposed to quibble about a few hours . '' `` But why should n't I ? '' `` Because Max is going to be the busiest young person in town to-night . And that is why I 've been looking for you ... .