Lee

Here they are! Jack, you know Franklyn Forbes, our publicity man?

Jack

How are you, Mr. Forbes?

Lee

Franklyn wants to do a story on you in a hurry.

Forbes

First of all, I want to get the story of your life.

Jack

[Turns upon them in a curious mood—sardonic and humble, flippant and bitter]. Say I was born when I was very young. When I was a year old I sold newspapers. By the time I was two I owned the stand.