I'm in a bit of an uncomfortable situation, Chuck. I thought you might be able to help me...

Marty Peretz: [Over the phone] I'm in a bit of an uncomfortable situation, Chuck. I thought you might be able to help me out. Chuck Lane: Sure. Marty Peretz: It's about Mike. Chuck Lane: Oh. Marty Peretz: He and I... well, it hasn't been working out for some time now, as you know. The tone of the magazine... I think it's gotten too nasty. It's strayed from the traditions that make it great. And I'm going to be making changes. Chuck Lane: I see. Marty Peretz: I'd like you to step in for him, Chuck. I'd like you to become editor. Chuck Lane: Editor? Marty Peretz: There's a catch, of course. Mike doesn't know any of this yet. It's going to be two or three days before I tell him, so it'll have to remain between us until then. Will that be a problem for you? Chuck Lane: Marty, Mike's a friend. Marty Peretz: I appreciate that, Chuck, but I can't remove him until I know who's going to be his replacement. For continuity's sake, so this is how it has to be. Chuck Lane: I'm going to have to think about this. I'm going to have to discuss it with Catarina. Marty Peretz: Oh, of course, of course. Listen... Chuck Lane: Marty, have you thought about the impact this might have on the staff? They feel very... he's earned a lot of loyalty there. Marty Peretz: Yes, mostly by fighting with me. Chuck Lane: Well, the point is I haven't earned that kind of loyalty.