Martin changed his tune upon hearing the words: "Of course, I'm not saying that all famous actors are definitely unmanageable, for instance, Lady Elizabeth Fuscht, or..."
Martin stopped quickly.
He was afraid of saying something too bold that he couldn't back up, hurriedly changing his tone: "But! But ah! For these kinds of actors, simply offering them money directly won't work. You need to say that you want her to perform in a private play. Be tactful, don't rush, you have to proceed slowly."
Arthur nodded and said, "I know this too. In Paris, Alexander, that fat man, has demonstrated it in front of me countless times."
Martin was sweating all over, looking as if he'd just been fished out of the Thames River: "Whether they're famous is secondary; the main point is that Miss Mary Taglioni is currently Princess Victoria's ballet teacher!"
Arthur lit up his cigar: "If she weren't, then I wouldn't be nearly as interested in her."
