:55:01
Reporting the news is
a privilege and a responsibility.
:55:05
And it is not exploitable.
:55:09
Parrish Communications
has earned this privilege.
:55:12
John Bontecou
wants to buy it.
:55:17
As your chairman,
:55:19
l urge you to agree.
:55:22
This company is not for sale.
:55:30
lt sounds like you're not
leaving much room for discussion.
:55:33
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
:55:35
l know. l'm sorry, l--
Looks like l'm reversing my field.
:55:37
That's your privilege, Bill.
But given our needs,
:55:40
given the absolute necessity
for growth, given the future,
:55:43
the truth is, joining John Bontecou is
every bit as certain as death and taxes.
:55:46
- Death and taxes?
- Yes.
:55:50
- Death and taxes?
- Yes.
:55:52
- What an odd pairing.
- lt's just a saying, Mr. Black.
:55:56
- Mmm. By whom?
- Doesn't matter.
:55:58
Then why'd you bring it up?
:56:01
You're not familiar
with the phrase, ''ln this world,
:56:03
nothing is certain
but death and taxes''?
:56:06
- Well, l am now.
- Glad l could be of some help.
:56:08
l keep regular office hours
if there's any further
information you might need...
:56:11
on sayings, common phrases,
manners of speaking.
:56:14
My door's wide open. The tea
l can provide, perhaps even the milk.
:56:18
Low fat.
:56:20
Yeah, okay, well, uh--
:56:23
l think we've accomplished everything
we're going to this morning.
Shall we adjourn?
:56:26
- But the matter is still
on the table, Bill.
- Joe?
:56:30
Yes.
:56:39
Thank you for
the delicious cookies.
:56:44
Mmm.
:56:49
Who is that guy?
:56:53
So...
:56:56
what's the deal here?
:56:59
You gonna be breathing down my neck
right till the very end?