- ... personal associate of mine, and, uh... - Hello, Quince. - Hey. - He'll be joining us this morning. I know this is unusual, and my apologies, and, uh... Drew, carry on. It's nice to see you. Didn't expect you, but, uh... certainly you can't get enough of a good thing. - Thank you. - Joe, would you like to sit there?
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But... It did get me to thinking.
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As close as a deal could be. Olympic. Yes. Yes.
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Yes?
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Our sole order of business today is a, uh... is an acceptance of John Bontecou's generous offer. And I think Bill... Do you have any more of these delicious cookies? The jelly ones? Mmm, and a cup of tea. With milk, I think. I'd like to try it English style. Yes. A cup of tea with milk, please. Is there anything else, Mr. Black? - How about some water? - Why, yes, thank you. - Hot or cold? - Cold. - And a glass? - Mmm.
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I have a certain function to perform, and it seems to take up most of my time.
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It sounds like you're not leaving much room for discussion. - Thank you. - You're welcome. I know. I'm sorry, I... Looks like I'm reversing my field. That's your privilege, Bill. But given our needs, given the absolute necessity for growth, given the future, the truth is, joining John Bontecou is every bit as certain as death and taxes. - Death and taxes? - Yes.
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Also, can you page me when C.T.'s ready? - Oh, sure. - Thanks, sweetie.
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Reporting the news is a privilege and a responsibility. And it is not exploitable. Parrish Communications has earned this privilege. John Bontecou wants to buy it.
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Thank you. Eddie. Uh, this is Joe Black. He's a...
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Mmm.
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Yeah. I did enjoy, or rather I was interested... in meeting John Bontecou yesterday, and, um...
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Who are you?
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How nice you look. Is that your uniform? What are you doing here?
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Huh?
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So... what's the deal here? You gonna be breathing down my neck right till the very end? - I don't understand. - I'd like to be alone for a while.
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Uh, to review. We're really crossing the T's and dotting the I's here. Uh, Bill had a great and conclusive meeting yesterday with John Bontecou, and all that remains for us is to put it to a vote.