Amy and I have always looked upon you as a partner in our
success. Now, I'll tell you precisely what we've decided upon as a
fair division of the royalties that I am receiving. You are to take
the author's royalty from the number three company--the one that is to
play the 'road' for this season and next. It is to be a three cornered
arrangement. Amy helped to develop the play, so she is to have the
royalty from the Chicago company, while I shall receive all that comes
out of the New York run. This arrangement will hold good for two
seasons. After that, we'll make a new arrangement, taking in the stock
rights, moving pictures and--"
But Mr. Bingle would listen to no more. Always when Flanders got just
so far in his well-meant, earnest propositions, the object of his
concern would stop him in such a gentle, dignified manner that the
young playwright would flush with the consciousness that he had given
offence to an honest soul.
Mr. Bingle defeated every enterprise on the part of his few friends
that had the appearance of charity.
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