He represented the Uplift Film Association of Chicago, and was
wishful to know if Miss Tolley would consent to altering the last chapter
and so providing "Running Waters" with a happy ending. He pointed out
the hopelessness of it in its present form, for film purposes.
The discussion was brief. "Then I'll send your agent the contract to-
morrow," Joan overheard him say a minute later.
Mr. Sam Halliday she liked at once. He was a clean-shaven, square-jawed
young man, with quiet eyes and a pleasant voice.
"Try and find me brainy," he whispered to her, as soon as Flossie was out
of earshot. "Talk to me about China. I'm quite intelligent on China."
They both laughed, and then shot a guilty glance in Flossie's direction.
"Do the women really crush their feet?" asked Joan.
"Yes," he answered. "All those who have no use for them. About one per
cent. of the population. To listen to Miss Tolley you would think that
half the women wanted a new husband every ten years. It's always the one
per cent. that get themselves talked about. The other ninety-nine are
too busy.
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