human
How long would you need me?
gpt
The entire season.
human
How soon?
gpt
In _Faust_, on the tenth of next month.
human
In _Faust_?
gpt
Yes, we want you for _Valentine_.
human
My favorite part,
gpt
Calvé will sing _Marguerite_; it will be a good cast. After that, we shall need you, two or three times a week, and the salary--
human
How soon must you have my answer?
gpt
To-night.
human
Very well. Then, no.
gpt
Mr. Thayer!
human
It is impossible for me to bind myself for an entire season, without more time to think the matter over,
gpt
But it is important that I should know, in order to make my other arrangements.
human
Then you would better consider it settled in the negative,
gpt
How much time do you need?
human
I must have a week.
gpt
Impossible.
human
Very well, then. But I thank you for the honor you have done me in asking me to fill the place.
gpt
Mr. Thayer, there is no use in my trying to conceal the fact that I want you badly. If I will wait until a week from to-night, will you give me your answer then?
human
I will,
gpt
And sign the contracts on the spot?
human
I will, Thayer repeated;