human
Kauf! The name I remembered as that of the technical, or art, director under Werner, responsible for the sets of
gpt
The Black Terror.
human
Yes, Mr. Manton!
gpt
Remember once telling me you wanted to become a director, that you wanted to make pictures for me?
human
Yes, sir!
gpt
You are familiar with the script of 'The Black Terror,' aren't you? You know the people and how they work and you have sets lined up. How would you like to finish the direction?
human
But--but-- To the credit of the little man he dabbed at his eyes. I guess he had been fond of his immediate superior.
gpt
Mr.--Mr. Werner is d-dead--
human
Of course! Manton's voice rose slightly.
gpt
If Werner wasn't dead I wouldn't need another director at a moment's notice. Some one has to complete 'The Black Terror.' We have all these people on salary, and all the studio expense, and the release date's settled, so that we can't stop. It's your chance, Kauf! Do you want it?
human
Y-yes, sir!
gpt
Good! I'll double your salary, including all this week. Now can you finish this banquet set to-night, while you have the people--
human
To-night!
gpt
Well, to-morrow, then! We simply can't lay off a day, Kauf!
human
All--all right, sir!