:09:01
But the boys
are writing these days
:09:03
for a penny
a word, and $200-
:09:04
ah, but this
isn't the ordinary blood-and-thunder yarn.
:09:07
This has part
of mr. Marlowe's soul in it.
:09:10
I would say
it was worth $500 as souls go these days.
:09:14
Well, if you say so.
It's up to you.
:09:17
Thank you, derrie.
:09:18
I congratulate you,
mr. Marlowe,
:09:20
a writer who is also
a businessman.
:09:22
And a very well-known
private detective.
:09:26
Detective?
:09:26
Mm-hmm. That's
what makes his stuff so authentic,
:09:29
so full of life
and vigor and heart,
:09:31
so full of, uh...
what would you say it was full of, mr. Marlowe?
:09:36
Marlowe: Short sentences.
:09:40
I see.
:09:42
Is there anything
you want to take up with me before i go?
:09:46
I don't
believe so, derrie.
:09:47
Then i'll say
good night, darling.
:09:50
Good night.
:09:53
Mr. Marlowe,
i'm glad to have met you.
:10:00
Well, i noticed
you didn't do much talking
:10:02
while the boss
was in the office, did you?
:10:04
When i made
a quick 300 bucks by keeping quiet?
:10:08
We have a nasty little
motto around here-
:10:11
every man has his price.
:10:14
Let us say we paid
$200 for your story,
:10:18
and the $300
you just made
:10:21
is a down payment
on your helping me find mrs. Kingsby.
:10:25
You don't need
any help there, darling, not you.
:10:30
No?
:10:32
Your lipstick's
on crooked.
:10:43
Vain female,
aren't you?
:10:48
Please don't
be so difficult to get along with.
:10:51
I need help.
:10:52
Like i need 4 thumbs.
:10:53
I wonder how it would be
to discuss this over a couple of ice cubes.