Martin. (Entering) Well, how goes it?
Mary. Oh, Mr. Martin, he’s perfectly splendid. So full of energy, hustle and ideas. He’s a different man already. You were right: he only needed development.
Martin. Good! Good! You’re not saying this to flatter an old man’s vanity?
Mary. Indeed, I’m not. We won’t have to blast.
Martin. (Shrewdly) Would you rather take a guarantee of $2,500 additional and give up that 10 per cent of his profits?
Mary. I should say not.
Martin. You know, Miss Grayson, you’re making me believe we’ll win that $30,000 from old John Clark. (Crosses down R.)
Mary. Oh, indeed we will: you should have just seen Rodney borrow $10,000 from Mr. Smith, without the least trouble.
Martin. (Smiling) Oh, that was my money.