Conwell is still more interested, asks Enrico where do I come in? Enrico says, indicating Madame:
SP: "I AM HERE TO SEE THAT THE 'RIGHT' MAN IS APPOINTED."
Conwell says "Oh ho," he sees and looks at the Countess, who nods her approval. He then asks her where he comes in. With more mysterious looks, they get their heads very closely together, and the Countess says:
SP: "WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU FOR CONSUL? THE PICKINGS ARE GOING TO BE FINE FOR THE 'RIGHT MAN.'"
Conwell considers a moment, smiles quizzically and shakes his head and says:
SP: "NO, I'M IN WRONG—THE SENATE WOULDN'T CONFIRM ME."
The Countess tries to argue with him but he is obdurate and says there's no chance for him, but as they are talking he is suddenly struck with a brilliant idea. He says, "Wait a minute." They all wait and finally he speaks and says:
SP: "I'VE GOT JUST THE MAN FOR YOU!"
They are all attention and eager to know who it is. He indicates that this must be very much on the quiet and then says:
SP: "OLD COLONEL BIRD—FINE RECORD—EASY TO HANDLE—BEEN WAITING THIRTY-FIVE YEARS FOR A JOB."