Man Wanted Page #3

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Hmm. Now, let's see.

Gentlemen.

Regarding your request for the English

serial rights to the Garrett novel.

I regret to inform you that a

clause in the author's contract.

I'm afraid this racket annoys you.

The racket does, but not the noise.

In case I'm not clear.

I have a habit of gazing

into space when I'm thinking.

I'm terribly sorry. I didn't realize.

Now, now. Don't flounder.

Now Harper, where were we?

A clause in the author's contract.

Oh yes, yes, yes.

Prohibits us from

disposing of the rights ..

In foreign countries.

Without his approval.

Unfortunately the gentleman is now

in China and out of communication.

Yours truly.

Hard to set up, huh?

No. I was just ..

How is your back?

I'll show you in just a moment.

No. I mean, how strong do you

want me to make this thing pull?

I know what you meant.

And I might row it for you.

To .. the American Paper Company.

Sorry Mrs Ames, but I

can't take any more.

Why not?

I understood we were to stop

at eight. It's after nine, now.

And I've broken an appointment

every evening this week.

But.

But you are paid overtime.

I know, but I can't give up every night.

But I'm swamped with work.

Just stay tonight and I'll make

other arrangements tomorrow.

Afraid I can't.

Why Miss Harper, please be reasonable.

Whom else can I get at this hour?

I'm sorry to inconvenience you, but I

simply cannot break another appointment.

I see.

Very well.

Goodnight.

Shall I report in the morning?

Only to the cashier. Goodnight.

Well.

Well.

I wonder if ..

I can't look at your machine

now. I'm terribly sorry.

Oh, that's alright.

What will you do, Mrs Ames?

Huh?

About your secretary?

I don't know. Confound that woman.

I'd be glad to help.

No. I'm afraid ..

If you need a stenographer ..

Are you one?

Not exactly, but ..

I used to take my lecture

notes in college in shorthand.

I'm no good on the machine, but ..

I could come down early in the morning

and give my notes to one of your girls.

Oh no, I couldn't let you do that.

But why not? You're in a jam.

Let me pay you for the work.

I'll let you buy the rowing machine.

Well, we might try.

Sit down.

What's your college?

Harvard. Really?

My husband is a Harvard man, too.

Shall we start?

Fine.

Thanks.

There you are.

This is to the American Paper Company.

15 Worth Street.

The city.

Gentlemen.

In going over your invoices, I find ..

Too fast?

No. Step on it.

Great.

Going over your invoices, I find they do

not tally with the records on our books.

Will you look at this matter immediately

and give it your earliest attention.

Thank you.

Will you have one?

Thanks.

Do you drink?

Why, thanks.

I am enquiring into your

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