A : B

They bent over all the exhibits, studying them gravely, but without touching them.

Inspired so by these items, I change my name, one said.

From now on, please address me: Exhibit A.

I shall be Exhibit B, said the other, and assumed a shape upon the floor.

Come to me, said A.

I decline, said B.

Stand or I kick you, said A.

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Never mind.
Stay down.
We will make do.

*

We present the diorama, said A.
She finds her lover's corpse.
She takes him in her arms.
Death takes her.

A. continues:
Yet, I would offer my public another dimension.
Please retreat to the wall.
I shall take the centre.
There I shall strike my pose.
Ply a circuit around me, reflect, and in due course, propose your opinion.

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I thank you, said A.
However, I am much concerned on your behalf.
How will you attract a following?

I must venture to surmount my misfortunes, said B.