Stanley and Livingstone Page #2

Harper's Weekly has a young

artist named Thomas Nast.

Who has been doing some sensational cartoons

On the Tweed ring.. Better have a talk with him

Where was he heard of last?

- Who Tweed? - Livingstone.

Somewhere in Tanganyika district.

You will find Nast up at Harper's.

- How long will it take to get there and back?

-Harpers?

-Tanganyika!

- Maybe a year two or three

You think it will make a great

story? I mean finding Livingstone.

The greatest story in the history

of journalism. If you get it.

- I will go.

- The steamer sails from London on Saturday.

I have already reserved passage for you.

Draw 5000 dollars now and when it's gone

Draw another 5000, and when it's gone

draw another and another and another.

But find Livingstone.

- Suppose Tyce is right and Livingstone is dead?

Well then there is no story.

- I think there is.

I will bring him back on alcohol

for new museum on 14th street.

Might call it green, might call it blue

but doggone you just can't call it red.

- Howdy!

- Beg your pardon?

I just said howdy.

- Oh! How do you do!

- Is it always that color?

- What color?

- Well it ain't red!

- As a matter of fact it isn't.

I ain't seen you before.

When did you get on board?

I came about last night on Suez.

- You live in this part of the country?

Beg your pardon!

- I said, you live down in this part of country?

- No my home is in London.

-London! That's where those Englishmen come from. Ain't it?

-I am afraid so.

- Hello! There Stan!

Where have you been?

I want to introduce you to my young

friend Mr. Stanley. This is.. Mr.. Mr..

I didn't quite catch your name partner!

- It's Tyce. How do you do!

Did he said Tyce?

- Well I thought that he said

Jeff! If Mr. Tyce is who I think he is

Then I am going to raise your salary.

Mosey around at the back.

-Beautiful weather. Isn't it? - Yes!

It's delightful. - A little hot.

Is that the London Globe? Well..

Well.. Do you mind if I look at this?

- No of course not.

- Thank you.

I will be lost without my Globe!

- You read the Globe. Do you?

- Religiously!

- Quite a good paper don't you think?

- Finest in the world of its kind.

- But you are an American aren't you?

- Yes. Quite a large percentage of Americans read.

- Really! You don't say so.

I guess you don't remember me!

Stanley... Henry. M. Stanley.

Yes! We just met. I am the

publisher of The Globe you know.

- Really! Well you certainly should be proud of it.

- Thank you. Thank you..

- Why don't you sit down?

- Yes. Thanks. Thanks...

This expedition of yours

to find Dr. Livingstone

Few publishers would have had the courage

and the editorial shrewdness to attempt it.

Yes! We like to be progressive in life.

My son you know led the expedition.

He is desperately ill ever since. Poor lad!

I am on my way to Zanzibar to bring him home.

At least his illness wasn't in vain. Since he

solved The mystery of Dr. Livingdston's disappearance.

- Then your son did find him?

- Well... virtually. It won't incline to split hairs...

He didn't actually find the grave. But he did

Interview people who were present at his death.

You mean he took their word for

it, that Dr. Livingstone is dead?

- Well yes. Why do you ask?

- Well. I was wondering if...

There were any more evidence of his death

than that had already appeared in The Globe?

It's not our policy to withhold news from public. The

Globe prints all the facts & nothing but the facts.

- Even when all of them are rumors.

- Rumors? What do you mean rumors?

Well I mean. The evidence like that

will hardly hold in the court of law.

- Are you a lawyer?

- No.. no.. I am a newspaperman.

- A newspaperman!

- Yes, I am a reporter at New York Herald.

For Bennet! That sensational

mongrel with his pushy Yankee ride?

Would you mind telling me Sir, what are

you doing here on your way to Zanzibar?

Well no... Mr. Bennet has send me

to try to find Dr. Livingstone.

Lord Tyce!... You forgot your paper.

- Got a matchstick?

- Yeah1

This isn't any different color from Mother

Ocean. Made no difference for me then

Nice and quiet now, but I get a feeling

that I ain't going to enjoy this trip.

Jeff, I have a got a

hunch better than any.

Globes story about Livingstone death is nothing

but a trumped up lie from start to finish.

Some people just ain't got

any respect for the truth.

Now son, if you will excuse

me. I have got some business.

Missy! Missy!

Yes, what is it?

- Big ship... she come.

- Send the carriage to the dock immediately.

- Father! The boat is in.

- Splendid... splendid.

Darling do be a dear and change your clothes

and be brushed up before Lord Tyce gets here.

-Who my dear?

- Lord Tyce.

- We are expecting him, aren't we?

- Yes. And you must make a good appearance.

After all while the counselor is away. You

are the representative of Her Majesty's govt.

Yes, yes my dear... To be sure

I am, I will wear my uniform

Father your uniform is

appropriate when you are in China.

But I have your other suit all washed

and ironed. That would be so much better.

- Yes. Yes. My dear. You are right. Quite right.

- All right now. Come along and please hurry.

The ship is already in. I have

send the coach for your father.

- Good

- Did you take your quinine?

Is that all you have to say to me. While

it is almost an hour since I have seen you?

-Did you take your quinine?

- No!

- Must you leave everything for me to think

off? I was reading and the time slipped by.

Gareeth, do you think your father will

be able to have us transferred back home?

No question he has the influence..

but a tough old bird is the Governor.

Doesn't believe in doing any favors. He expects

everybody to be aggressive & self-reliant as he is.

That's why I am in

such a constant trial.

- I am frightened to death of him already

- You needn't be.

He wont be able to resist

you. As if anyone could.

I beg your pardon! Is

this Mr. Kingsley's house?

I have some business with

him. Are you Mrs. Kingsley?

- Miss Kingsley.

- I am Stanley. I am a reporter at New York Herald

- I see. Mr. Stanley, Could you

possibly come tomorrow instead?

I could possibly. But I

would like to see him tonight.

- We are dining here.

- I envy you.

- We have guests here... excuse me.

- Oh! Here you are. Pls help me tie this tie.

- Father you promised you would wear white suit.

- Oh yes. Of course I am.

- Goodnight Miss Stanley. I am

sorry if I have disturbed you.

Oh! There is someone at the door.

- How do you do!

- How do you do Sir!

This is Mr. Stanley. He has business with

you but I told him that you are dining..

Oh of course of course. Delighted to

have you Any friend of Eve is welcome.

By all means stay and dine

with us. Happy to have you.

Well thank you! It's very kind of you.

If you wish to stay Mr. Stanley you are

welcome. Did you remember to open the wine?

The wine? Oh! Yes, yes. I will see to it at

once. You will make Mr. Stanley at home. Wont you!

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