:40:01
Good afternoon, Calvero.
Sit down.
:40:04
Sorry about yesterday. I was held up
over some important business.
:40:09
However, I've good news for you.
:40:11
I can get you a week
at Middlesex Music Hall.
:40:13
At what terms?
:40:15
I don't know yet,
but I wouldn't bother about that.
:40:17
No bother at all.
:40:19
However, if money's no object,
:40:22
- what billing am I to get?
- I wouldn't bother about that either.
:40:26
I'm not to get star billing
at Middlesex?
:40:28
I'm not sure
we can book you there.
:40:30
You think I'd allow those managers
to throw in my name
:40:33
with a lot of nondescripts
just to build up their reputation!
:40:37
Calvero's still a name
to conjure with!
:40:40
You're mistaken.
Today it means nothing.
:40:43
Then why do they want me?
:40:44
They don't want you.
They're doing me a favor.
:40:47
Very kind of them.
I hope you appreciate the fact.
:40:51
I'm going to be perfectly frank
with you.
:40:54
I've been talking Calvero
to them for over six months.
:40:58
Your name is poison.
They don't want to touch you.
:41:01
They couldn't if they tried.
:41:04
I'm sorry, but you must
be made to realize the facts.
:41:10
You're succeeding splendidly.
:41:13
I'm trying to help, that's all.
But you must cooperate.
:41:19
Whatever you say, I'll do.
:41:21
That's the spirit.
:41:23
As soon as the contract's confirmed,
I'll let you know.
:41:32
However, cheer up.
:41:35
If my name is poison to them,
I won't use it.
:41:39
- I'll go by another name.
- I think that's a splendid idea.
:41:52
Well doctor, how is our patient?
:41:55
The condition is cleared up, but
I find nothing wrong with her legs.