“Yes. I have a contract with the Crystal Films.”
“Oh, yes. I heard about that outfit. It blew up. Did they ever pay you any salary?”
“No.”
“How did you happen to hook up with that bunch of crooks?” he asked.
“I don’t think they are crooks. Mr. Quiss isn’t.”
“Who’s he?”
“Well—I think he looks up places to photograph—and he supplies extras——”
“A scout. Where did you run into him?”
“Near my home.”
“Did your parents permit you to join that flossy outfit?”