The Gibson Upright by Booth Tarkington
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present great prosperity of this plant?
GIBSON: Yes. MIFFLIN: Now be careful, Mr. Gibson; I'm going to ask a trap question. [_Wagging his pencil at him._] What is the reason for "The Gibson Upright?" GIBSON: Do you mean who designed it? MIFFLIN: Oh, no, no, no! I mean who _makes_ them? If someone asked you if you're the man that makes "The Gibson Upright" wouldn't you say "Yes?" GIBSON: Certainly! MIFFLIN [_triumphantly_]: Ah, there you fell into the trap! GIBSON: What's the matter? NORA [_with controlled agitation_]: It's the same old matter, Mr. Gibson. It's those men out there that make the piano. GIBSON [_a little sadly_]: Do they? NORA: With their _hands_, Mr. Gibson! GIBSON: Is there anything more, Mr. Mifflin? MIFFLIN: You couldn't possibly imagine how much you've given me, Mr. |
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