Popescu
Can I ask is Mr. Martins engaged in a new book?
Yes, it's called 'The Third Man.'
Popescu
A novel, Mr. Martins?
It's a murder story. I've just started it. It's based on fact.
Popescu
Are you a slow writer, Mr. Martins?
Not when I get interested.
Popescu
I'd say you were doing something pretty dangerous this time.
Yes?
Popescu
Mixing fact and fiction.
Should I make it all fact?
Popescu
Why no, Mr. Martins. I'd say stick to fiction, straight fiction.
I'm too far along with the book, Mr. Popescu.
Popescu
Haven't you ever scrapped a book, Mr. Martins?
Never.
Popescu
Pity.
