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morrow first thing,"he said.
 And then what are your ,plans?"
 T don't know exactly. What do you mean? l thought I'd do 1t over and then see if somebody wanted it. What else is there to do?"
 i've been thinking" Paul an- swered. Do you know what you need, Dan? You need little show manship. Hollywood goes for it. The swellest piece of showmanship you ever pulled off in Hollywood was when you tore up your contract in front of Adamson's nose. He was afraid to fire you at the time; you probably had him thinking there were half a dozen studios waiting for chance to sign you up.
 I've got an idea he continued. Its probably been worked before, but everything's been tried, at least once in Hollywood, so it doesh' t make much difference"
 Well, let's have it."
 Paul lay back in his chair and draped one of his long legs over its arm. He caid, Do you know Phil lips over at Grand United?"
 Dan said he did not. Who is he?"
 He's the scenario chief. Well, you don't need to know him: he's a good egg. and if you let him know you're a friend of mine he'll see you. Int not" he hastened to add, going to suggest anything that won't square with that funny conscience of yours; but if you put this over-do you know in your mind just about what changes you're going to make?"
 Just about-thaIks to you"
 Well, forget that part of it. Now. here's what you do," and Collier, gesturing earnestly with his hand, began to unfold his plan.
 CHAPTER XXXI
 Rorimer had some slight objec- tions at first but these were over come by the persuasive Collier, and the next morning Dan presented himself at the offices of Grand United and asked for MT. Phillips. There was some difficulty in get ting word to him at once, for MT, Phillips was we'll protected as be- fitted one of his importance; but Paul Golfers card, on which he had scribbled a few words, turned the | trick
 50 you're a friend of Paul Col | Hers" the scenario chief comment ed. shaking hands. Have chair
 We live together" Dan said.
 "Paul's q great fellow. He's been pretty nice to us.' Phillips settled ', back in his chair and looked expect ant and Dan stated his mission.
 I've been writing for pictures since the first of the year. l was over at Continental for 4 while; now I'm free lancing. I've got a play in my pocket that I wrote when l was | still in New York, before l had any idea that I'd ever do anything for the movies I feel pretty sure that II you read it you'll agree that it has possibilities for a great picture-'
 Dan paused, and Phillips, with a wan smile. nodded.
 T know you've heard that be- fore" Dan said, and he grinned, and | the others smile broadened.
 Yes" he confessed, its not q new story. But go ahead"
 Thanks. I'll have to tell you that I'd almost forgotten about this play, it's been kicking around in Ne" York for so long; and it took Col Her and-and someone else to see It's possibilities as picture. I'd never thought of it that way; know wha! | I mean? You see, when I came out 1 here and gave up trying to crash the magazines I sort of started all over.
 "I sec" Phillips nodded as though he understood. He said, : What did you do over at Conl- nental-any original stories?"
 Rorimer named a couple Of pie lures. They weren't especially good" he apologized.
 "They weren't bad. DO you want me to read your play? I'll be glad to do it and let you know what think of it.
 And Dan smiled. There was something else. I've got a specia. reason for wanting to interest Grand United and I want to do little ol' more than just leave it here anc walk out. Have you got a Vacan office with a typewriter in it, wher' I can lock myself up for a few hours? I'd like to turn out rougf treatment for the screen and leav' that with you along with the pla! manuscript"
 He rose and picked up his hat I'm not much of a salesman, guess, but if you'll take that mucl of a chance on me I don't thlnl you'll be sorry"
 Wait a minute" Phillips said "Sit down" He frowned for mo ment. Why" he asked. do yo' want to do that here? Why dldn you do it at home?'
 And Dan confessed that he hard lv knew. He grinned cheerfully an said, Perhaps it's because l Wante' to trv to sell a little personalit along with it." .
 You win," Phillips tod him wit. 2, laugh. He bit the end off clga and passed the box to Rorlmer' wh declined. Philips said:
 I've beard stories about fellow rushing into studio and demand