Paul
Do you want to know why? Because he gets a little sympathy now and then! He’s appreciated at home! He don’t sit around here night after night with you yapping your head off at him, telling him he’s all through!
Maxie
Now, now! You’re going to write plenty of hits.
Paul
Sits.
Well, it makes a fellow lose confidence in himself.
Lucille
I’m trying to help you, not hurt you.
Paul
You go about it in a funny way.
Eileen comes back; is lighting a cigarette.
Maxie
She doesn’t mean anything. Of course she wants to help you. But this number—I wouldn’t count on it too much if I were you.
Lucille
What do you mean?
Paul
Why not?
Maxie
I just wouldn’t—that’s all. You can’t tell which way they’re going to jump these days.
Paul
They’ll snap this one up. Unless they’re crazy.