The Fourth Dimension 293They don't care whose throats they have to cut in order
to accomplish their mission."
"You should understand that business is business."
"I don't see any way I'm going to get through to you on
this subject, so why don't we just drop it. Tell me, what
are your plans for the next two years?"
"Well, I'm returning to the United States to attend to
my personal business. I know that as soon as I set foot in
Los Angeles I'm going to be arrested for not keeping my
July 15 court appearance. As far as work is concerned, I
imagine there'll be a motion picture being filmed some
where. I'll find work. If nothing's happening in Holly
wood, I can always go with some European production,
as I have in the past.
"In the meantime, I'll start researching all the material
for the book, to get me to the point of making credible
the things you told me here, along with my own
experiences. If I find it making sense, I'll start writing
that book. But at this moment, the whole idea still seems
far-fetched. I'll need further verification before I embark
on such an ambitious chore."
"Chacho, you promised yott would do it."
"And I will, if my research checks out. I'm one hundred
percent sure you're not faking, but my research must
corroborate this conviction."
"I know your financial status is tenuous, but that's not
a valid reason for not taking these two years off and
financing them yourself. There will be odd jobs along the
way that will help you along while you're taking the time
to do this for us."
"Look, I'd like to do it, but I'm sick and tired of putting
money and effort into something that won't support my
way of life. You have to realize that this is because of the
many disappointments I've experienced over the past
few years. I don't count on anything unless I can see it in
my hands-in the form of a contract or a signed check."