"One man said he might have an opening in the near future."
"That's all right, but a fellow can't live on promises."
"Exactly my idea."
"Why don't you try the stage, as I am going to do."
"I don't believe I can act."
"No one knows what is in him until he tries. Didn't you ever recite?"
"In school, yes. But I don't think I ever made a hit, as actors call it."
"If you managed to get in with Jack Dixon I might be able to coach you in your part," said Livingston Palmer loftily.
"Have you had a part assigned to you yet?" asked Robert curiously.