"You mustn't learn her ways. But looking at your carefree personality, you probably couldn't even if you tried. Remember, don't say everything on your mind. What you just said should stay between us; if others in the crew hear about it, all the goodwill you built with yesterday's boxed lunch will go to waste."
"I know, Director Smith, I'm only telling you. I trust you're not a gossip. Honestly, I'm quite sharp."
Clara Bennett said earnestly.
Ethan Smith burst into laughter, with a hint of satisfaction in his voice, "Good, then stay sharp because the character you play in the movie is a clever one. If it were a ditzy, sweet type, I wouldn't have let it go easily."
"I won't disappoint you."
Clara responded a bit helplessly.
In truth, she wasn't lying; she really was quite smart. Unfortunately, Director Smith didn't seem to believe in her wits.
Distant staff witnessing this scene were stunned and a little envious.
