human
We'll step in here, said the _Banner_ man, leading the way into the lobby of a hotel.
gpt
Really, it is lucky for you that this thing happened; it can't fail to boom your show. And it needs booming, too, let me tell you, for the circus will be here to-morrow night, and is pretty sure to gather in about all the surplus cash that will be left in the neighborhood after to-day's performances.
human
Still, said Al,
gpt
Under ordinary circumstances, yes; but not when the circus is in town. Still, we'll see what can be done. I've heard a good deal about you during the last twenty-four hours, and, honestly, I'd like to help you. You give me all the most startling facts in your career, and I'll write 'em up in good style.
human
But, smiled Al,
gpt
Eh? gasped the reporter.
human
What did you say?
gpt
An advance agent without a startling career! said the _Banner_ man.
human
Why, such a thing was never heard of before. As a rule we have to cut out nine-tenths of the blood-curdling incidents in advance agents' careers, and even then what is left sounds like an Arabian Nights story.
gpt
Well, he said,
human
That may help things out a little.
gpt
Besides, it is not myself that I want to boom, but the New York Comedy Company.
human
Well, you are a _rara avis_! But by booming yourself you may at the same time boom the show. Now, tell me all about yourself first. You see, the public is more interested about you personally than about Mr. Wattles' company. But I'll work in a good notice for the show, too. Now, then, please tell me where you were born, when--and all the rest of it.