:53:01
They might not succeed,
but it won't hurt them to try.
:53:07
And if they fail, any publisher
will be glad to get them.
:53:15
It doesn't matter if we start a new
publishing house or go to another.
:53:20
At least seven top writers
are going to leave MacLeish House.
:53:26
My press release in the morning will
see this firm's reputation collapse.
:53:36
- You're worse than Stewart.
- Yes.
:53:40
But I have two big drawbacks:
Taste and individuality.
:53:47
Maybe I can overlook them.
:54:04
All right.
Call it off. Keep your job.
:54:10
I'd never have fired you
if I'd known you were this ruthless.
:54:16
I want a deal memo granting me
additional powers and monies.
:54:22
By tomorrow morning.
:54:24
- I won't agree to that.
- You will. I'd do the same.
:54:31
- I'll tell Stewart.
- Wait until the deal is signed.
:54:37
Then I'll tell Stewart.
:54:48
- Did you contact Miss Alden?
- Not yet.
:54:55
- Any appointments?
- Doctor Alezais at 4.