-It's very moving. That's very emotional.

-Well, thank you.

-We can call the chapter "Under the Umbrella".

-That's good.

-Perfect.

-Now there's the question of the contract. I'm prepared to give you 5 percent of the royalties.

-So I get 5 percent of the profit.

-5 percent of the net profits. After I recoup.

-Well, what about a payment up front?

-I'm the one taking the risk in printing this book.

-Yes, but it's my book。

-And if it does well, we'll both make money. If not, I can stay in business.

-Oh, so I get nothing if it fails.

-No, I'll give you $500 right now to buy out the copyright.

-The copyright.

-That's the right for reprinting, that sort of thing. Sequels, characters for other stories.

-Might that be worth something?

-Well, only if it's a success.

-I see. It seems like something I would want to own, no?

-Didn't you say your family needed the money more immediately?

-Yes, they do, which is why I wanted up-front payment.

-No, it's too risky. I'll only pay for the copyright.

-You keep your $500 and I'll keep the copyright. Also I want 10 percent of royalties.

-Five point five percent. That's very generous.

-9 %.

-6 %, and that's it.

-Mr. Dashwood. If I'm going to sell my heroine into marriage for money, I might as well get some of it.

-6 . 6 %.

-Done.

-And you don't need to decide about the copyright right now.

-No, I've decided. I want to own my own book.