BOB: Stall him along, eh? (He nods grimly) All right, Charlie.I'm with you. CHAN: Thank you so much

He turns and ambles out of scene.

SCENE 195
INTERIOR LIVING ROOM - MEDIUM SHOT
Chan exits into dining room. The doorbell buzzes off scene. Bob turns curiously and crosses to the door.

SCENE 196
AT DOOR - MEDIUM CLOSE
As Bob opens it, revealing Paula in a cool smart white outfit. There is a look of grim determination on her face. The glare changes to a surprised smile.

PAULA: Oh...hello.

As she comes in, Bob chuckles.

BOB: All girded for battle, eh? PAULA: Yes. Is he here?

Bob nods.

SCENE 197
LIVING ROOM - TOWARD HALL
MEDIUM CLOSE

BOB'S VOICE: (Off scene) I'll ask him to see you.

As he speaks, Madden enters from the hall. A look of surprise and annoyance as he sees the two. He exits toward them.

SCENE 198
AT GROUP - MEDIUM CLOSE
Bob introduces the two.

BOB: This is Mr. Madden...Miss Graham.

MADDEN: Oh yes...you wrote me about using the ranch.

PAULA: Mr. Thorne said you'd changed your mind. MADDEN: He was right. It'll be impossible.

Paula looks at him coldly with a little resentment.

PAULA: I'm sorry. It means a black mark against me with the company. I promised them they could have it and they've made all their arrangements, except the date. MADDEN: (With a slight smile) You were a little premature, weren't you?

SCENE 199
PAULA - CLOSEUP

PAULA: (Swiftly) I don't know why. I had the word of P. J. Madden...

SCENE 200
MADDEN - CLOSEUP
Madden looks at her with a glint of admiration, as she continues:

PAULA'S VOICE: (Off scene - continuing)...perhaps I was foolish in believing the old rumor that it's never been broken.

SCENE 201
AT GROUP - MEDIUM CLOSE
Madden looks at her in grim amusement for an instant.