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 BASSANIO
                                  No, that were pity.
  I would entreat you rather to put on
  Your boldest suit of mirth, for we have friends
155 That purpose merriment. But fare you well.
  I have some business.
BASSANIO
No, it'd be a shame for you to act serious tonight. I'd rather see you having fun, because we have friends coming who want to have fun. Anyway, I have to say goodbye to you now. I've got some business to take care of.
 GRATIANO
  And I must to Lorenzo and the rest.
  But we will visit you at supper time.
GRATIANO
I have to join Lorenzo and the others, but we'll visit you at supper time.
Exeunt severally
They exit.

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