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Rh [Trying a bold closing stroke—jokingly]

Why don’t you be my partner, Charlie? Never mind the hundred thousand. We’ll get that elsewhere. I’ll bet you might have darn fine original ideas to contribute.

[Thinking—satisfied]

There! That’ll keep my proposition pinned up in his mind!

[Then jumping to his feet—briskly]

What do you say to a little stroll down to the shore and back? Come on—do you good.

[Taking his arm and hustling him genially toward the door]

What you need is exercise. You’re soft as putty. Why don’t you take up golf?

[With sudden resistance pulls away—determinedly]

No, I won’t go, Sam. I want to think out a new plot.

Oh, all right! If it’s a case of work, go to it! See you later.

[''He goes out. A moment later the front door is heard closing'']

[Looks after him with a mixture of annoyance and scornful amusement]

What a fount of meaningless energy he’s tapped! always on the go typical terrible child of the age  universal slogan, keep moving  moving