Red Tuxedo
An upscale party in a New York City penthouse. Â Mr. Berguer is hosting the event and has asked Mr. Sanders to enter his meeting quarters to negotiate a deal.
Red Tuxedo
Mr. Berguer: Please, take a seat Mr. Sanders.
Mr. Sanders: I rather stand but I’ll be polite.
Mr. Berguer: Â Appreciated. Â (beat) What do you think of the party tonight?
Mr. Sanders: It’s becoming of you. Â Your typical bourgeois nonsense.
Mr. Berguer: Yes, it is quite a bit of nonsense, I must agree but necessary nonsense I’m afraid. Â Can I offer you a cigar? Â My collection spans the globe.
Mr. Sanders: I don’t smoke.
Mr. Berguer: Pity.
(Berguer lights his cigar)
May I offer you a drink? Â Surely, you drink. Â Scotch? Brandy?
Mr. Sanders: Bourbon.
Mr. Berguer: My pleasure.
(Berguer pours Sanders bourbon)
You may be wondering why I’ve asked you to come here.
Mr. Sanders: Actually, I know exactly why you’ve sent for me.
Mr. Berguer: Do tell.
Mr. Sanders: Patents.
Mr. Berguer: Yes, that is correct. Â The patents.
Mr. Sanders: Perhaps we should cut to the chase, Mr. Berguer. Â We are both business men, are we not? Â No need to beat around the bush.
Mr. Berguer: That is correct, Mr. Sanders. Â Should I offer my proposition or would you prefer to offer yours?
Mr. Sanders: I know what you want and I know how you go about getting what you want. Â I understand the importance of this deal, for my sake. Â I’m prepared to give you my full forty-precent.
Mr. Beguer: In exchange?
Mr. Sanders: Nothing.
(Sanders pulls out an envelope and hands it to Berguer)
I’ve completely signed over all my rights. Â You have full control. Â (beat) Don’t look so alarmed. Â I’m giving you exactly what you wish.
Mr. Berguer: Why no fuss? Â Surely, there must be something you desire?
Mr. Sanders: I understand your power Mr. Berguer. Â I know how you go about your business. Â I’ve thought over this quite a bit these past few weeks. I believe I’m making a very smart, successful decision with you. Â Am I not?
Mr: Berguer: I wouldn’t disagree, Mr. Sanders.
(pause.)
Mr. Sanders: Will that be all?
Mr. Berguer: Â Indeed. Â (beat) You are a much more dangerous man than I previously imagined. Â There is a great deal of respect that divides our interests.
Mr. Sanders: I appreciate your modesty.
Mr. Berguer: Enjoy the rest of the party.
Mr. Sanders: Good evening.
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