"You will undertake to fill the house to-night, in spite of the disadvantages under which we are laboring?"
"The 'Standing Room Only' sign will be displayed before eight o'clock."
"Well, what is your scheme?"
"You will agree to follow my suggestions?"
"Not until I hear them."
"If you don't like them you will agree not to repeat anything I may say to you?"
"Certainly."
"Then I'll give you my idea. I see you are getting ready to guy me, sir," as a rather cynical smile appeared upon the manager's face.
"Oh, no."
"You don't think I can knock out such a strong opposition as the 'Crack of Doom' Company, do you?"