human
We can't seem to think of anything which has not been done, she complained.
gpt
We have people to be in the thing, people to produce it, people to come to see it, and all we need is----
human
Brains,
gpt
Have you any?
human
I have a couple of lobes.
gpt
Have you them with you?
human
There is at least one in good working order, and at your disposal,
gpt
Think of something new for us to do.
human
If I supply the idea, will you make me director?
gpt
We'll make you prime minister, court chamberlain, anything you like!
human
Good. The thing will be called the 'Pageant of the Prophets.'
gpt
What prophets?
human
The old Biblical ones, but we'll draw on the entire Bible for our characters. We will build a palace throne room, Pontius Pilate's perhaps, or King Herod's, very gorgeous and beautiful. We can have groups, and friezes, and scenes; the costuming has infinite possibilities. We can have music and singing pilgrims. We can have dancing Salome, with her dripping head. Oh! it will be one magnificent spectacle!
gpt
You are a genius!
human
Granted. Then what?
gpt
We will have you do it all. You shall design the whole thing, and direct it. Draw your plans and submit your terms. You are elected right now.
human
You are in earnest?
gpt
Never more so.
human
Then accept my services as a poor return for your excellent tea.
gpt
Nonsense. That is a pretty speech, but you have to earn your own living, don't you?
human
Alas, yes.
gpt
Then there is no reason why you should donate time and brains for nothing. This is a business proposition. Will you take it?
human
With both hands and a grateful heart.
gpt
You'll have to use both lobes of that boasted brain, she laughed.
human
What shall I be?
gpt
Herodias, beautiful wife of King Herod, said Jerry without hesitation.
human
We'll give you a costume that will dazzle 'em!
gpt
You shall paint me in it.
human
Delighted.
gpt
This has certainly been a lucky day for me. I'll call the directors in the morning, Mr. Paxton. We'll make our plans while you work out yours. Then we'll meet with you, and appoint our committees at once. Can you begin right away?
human
If I can postpone some portrait sittings. I shall do my best.
gpt
If they are women sitters put them in the pageant, that will keep them busy. We must have you at once.
human
That's an idea. Au revoir. You have given me an eventful afternoon. My thanks.
gpt
If I put this through, I've arrived. If I put this through, I've arrived.