"With Hawtry six months from now?" questioned Mr. Vandeford.
"It is that I have a weak heart, Mr. Vandeford, and I do not trade in futures," answered Mr. Weiner, with a spark in his black eyes.
"You know my fix, Weiner; now what will you take for the New Carnival October first for my Hawtry show?"
"I will trade that entire 'Rosie Posie Girl' manuscript, with all rights for that New Carnival Theater on October first, with option for the entire season, Mr. Vandeford," said Mr. Weiner, rolling his big cigar from one side of his mouth to the other.
"Without Hawtry?"
"I have a new Hawtry right now—in pickle," Mr. Weiner answered.
"Will the New Carnival certainly be finished October first?"
"Yes, to a certainty of a large guarantee."
"How long will you give me to answer?" asked Mr. Vandeford.
"I have made an appointment with S. & K. to talk that New Carnival Theater for a show at five o'clock to-day, Mr. Vandeford. I will call it six o'clock for you," answered Weiner, as he turned the screw with all show of consideration for his fellow producer.