He's trying hard to do something worth while, but he's played in those cheap comedy things so long it's sort of hard for him to get out of it and play serious stuff, if you know what I mean." "I know what you mean," said Merton.
"And he's been with me so long I kind of hate to discharge him.

You see, on account of those eyes of his, it would be hard for him to get a job as a serious actor, so I did think I'd give him another part in this piece if you didn't object, just to sort of work him into the worth-while things.

He's so eager for the chance.

It was quite pathetic how grateful he looked when I told him I'd try him once more in one of the better and finer things.

And a promise is a promise." "Still, Merton, you're the man I must suit in this cast; if you say the word I'll tell Jack he must go, though I know what a blow it will be to him--" "Oh, no, Mr.Baird," Merton interrupted fervently, "I wouldn't think of such a thing.