A martini from the hostess to quiet them. Both the Don and Johnny had briefed

Him on the character of the movie producer, Jack Woltz. From everything that

Johnny said, Hagen knew he would never be able to persuade Woltz. But he also

Had no doubt whatsoever that the Don would keep his promise to Johnny. His

Own role was that of negotiator and contact.

Lying back in his seat, Hagen went over all the information given to him that

Day. Jack Woltz was one of the three most important movie producers in

Hollywood, owner of his own studio with dozens of stars under contract. He was

on the President of the United States' Advisory Council for War Information,

Cinematic Division, which meant simply that he helped make propaganda movies.

He had had dinner at the White House. He had entertained J. Edgar Hoover in his

Hollywood home. But none of this was as impressive as it sounded. They were all

official relationships. Woltz didn't have any personal political power, mainly

Because he was an extreme reactionary, partly because he was a megalomaniac

Who loved to wield power wildly without regard to the fact that by so doing

Legions of enemies sprang up out of the ground.

3 Hagen sighed. There would be no way to "handle" Jack Woltz. He opened his

Briefcase and tried to get some paper work done, but he was too tired. He ordered