C.A. Swan: Smart, aren't you?
Tony Wendice: No, not really. I've just had time to think things out. Put myself in your position. That's why I know you're going to agree.
C.A. Swan: What makes you think I'll agree?
Tony Wendice: For the same reason that a donkey with a stick behind him and a carrot in front always goes forwards and not backwards.
C.A. Swan: Tell me about the carrot.
Tony Wendice: No, not really. I've just had time to think things out. Put myself in your position. That's why I know you're going to agree.
C.A. Swan: What makes you think I'll agree?
Tony Wendice: For the same reason that a donkey with a stick behind him and a carrot in front always goes forwards and not backwards.
C.A. Swan: Tell me about the carrot.
C.A. Swan : Smart, aren't you?
Tony Wendice : No, not really. I've just had time to think things out. Put myself in your position. That's why I know you're going to agree.
C.A. Swan : What makes you think I'll agree?
Tony Wendice : For the same reason that a donkey with a stick behind him and a carrot in front always goes forwards and not backwards.
C.A. Swan : Tell me about the carrot.
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