King H-mb-rt to President H-rr-s-n.
Couldn't let it go so cheap. Have you thought of Parthenon? Greek Government might part with it as a loan, on reasonable terms.
President H-rr-s-n to King H-mb-rt.
Thanks for suggesting Parthenon. Chicago Syndicate thinks it's not good enough. Couldn't bring in the Lions and Martyrs very well. Also Parthenon by moonlight not such a safe draw as Coliseum.
King H-mb-rt to President H-rr-s-n.
Might think of it if you increased offer to ten million dollars, and would promise to return it within two years, in good repair, fair wear and tear alone excepted.
President H-rr-s-n to King H-mb-rt.
Syndicate says if they have to pay so much for Coliseum, and return it, they must have remains of Forum thrown in.
King H-mb-rt to President H-rr-s-n.
Don't think we could spare ruins of Forum. Have you thought of Vatican? We could easily spare that. Why not approach the POPE on the subject?