Have you got your company yet ?" asked Nixon.
"No, sir; but there are plenty of idle theatrical people in town, and I can raise a company in two hours," was his reply.
"You haven't much time to spare, if you open on Monday night," said Nixon.

"If you will allow me to look at your drama, to see what kind of people you want, I'll assist you in organizing your company." "I have not yet written the drama," said Buntline.
"What the deuce do you mean?
This is Wednesday, and you propose to open on next Monday night.

The idea is ridiculous.

Here you are at this late hour without a company and without a drama.

This will never do, Buntline.
I shall have to break my contract with you, for you can't possibly write a drama, cast it, and rehearse it properly for Monday night.