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Marilyn：What are you doing'?

Richard：I think I've got them.Marilyn; You think you've got what?

Richard：Performing arts - performing arts centers. I think I've got them all, but I'm not sure.



Marilyn：[ She looks at the photographs. ] I think you have got it, Richard. Lincoln Center, 2 home of the Metropolitan Opera3, the New York City Ballet4, the New York Philharmonic5.

Richard：Shubert Alley6 center of the theater on Broadway7.

Marilyn：And Carnegie Hall8. And the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts9 in Washington.10.

Richard：And the Music Center in Los Angeles11. And the others. I do have it all.

Marilyn：You have been working on this for some time12, Richard. I'm glad you feel you've finally put it all together13 . What now?

Richard：Now for the hard part.

Marilyn; Oh, you think you're going to have a hard time getting the album published14?

Richard：Well, it won't be easy,

Marilyn：So, what do you think you're going to do?

Richard：Does the name Harvery Carlson ring a bell15

Marilyn：Oh, yes! Harvey Carlson! I remember.

Richard：He said I should call him. He's the publisher ofthe Carlson Publishing Company. He said they need a new book of photographs, and he really liked my concept16.

Marilyn：So, why don't you call him in the morning?

Richard：Do you think I have enough to show him?

Marilyn：I've been through every section17 with you, Richard. It's quite complete. And now that18 you're satisfied with the performing arts sec . tion, I think you should show it to Mr. Carlson.

Richard：You're right my Family Album , U. S. A . feelsright. I'll call in the morning and set up an appointment19 to see him.

Marilyn：He's going to love your work, [ She kisses him . ] Come on. Let's get some sleep.

The next morning. Richard and Marilyn are speaking in thekitchen.

Richard：Is it too early to call Mr. Carlson?

Marilyn：[She looks at the clock.] Seven after nine?

No. I'm sure he's in his office.

Richard：His number is five, five, five, seven, five, three, two. [ He dials.]. Five, five, five, seven, five, three, two. Hello. Mr. Carlson, please.

Receptionist：Mr. Carlson is busy at the moment. May I helpyou?

Richard：I'd like to make an appointment with him.

Receptionist：And your name is...

Richard：My name is Richard Stewart. He told me tocall him about my project20, Family Album., U. S.A.

Receptionist：One moment, please

Marilyn：What's going on?

Richard：I guess they're trying to set up an appointmentfor me.

Receptionist：Mr. Stewart, I just spoke to Mr Carlson. Hewould like to see you. But the only time he's available this week is tomorrow morning at teno'clock.

Richard：Thanks. Thanks a lot. Good-bye. [He hangsup the phone and dances with Marilyn.]Well, it's done. Tomorrow morning at a publisher's office.

Marilyn：Oh, it's so exciting, isn't it, Richard?Richard：Well, finally a publisher will see my work.[They hug.]