—May I ask you why you were selected by —— Company to manage their manufacturing department?
—Really, I must say that you overstep the borders—
—Please do not misinterpret my question. It is really pertinent to the inquiry.
—It should certainly be obvious why a man is chosen for a given position. I am employed to earn a satisfactory return on the shareholders' investment. Is that the information you want?
—I think that is what we want. Would you then consider yourself as happily employed in making soap as in making books?
—Quite as well employed, if making soap paid the dividend.
—While we are on this subject, may I ask you how you choose the artists who make your illustrations?
—My practice is to select an illustrator whose name is well known.
—Is that the only point you consider?