(..) - No? - Worse, they work for Thomas Edison. Today, a most curious development. His assistant came to us with a proposition. Obviously, Angier has sent her and told her to admit as much. Does he enjoy taking his bows under the stage? He sent me here to steal your secrets, (..)

(..) Seems like folks are trying. You really think this is anything? Cross it off the list. Hey, Jason. What's up, Rhonda? "...and dedicated to the proposition that all men..." - Have you seen this girl around here? - Why do you ask? She was reported missing. "...and so dedicated, can long endure." (..)

(..) Practically no one. If I had those letters, I could make a fortune. So could I, and I'm a poor businessman. I've a proposition for whoever has them. I'll handle the transaction. Get rid of the letters, take all the risk, for a small fee. And the carrying charges? Naturally, there will be a few incidental expenses. That's my proposition for whoever has the letters. I'll tell him when he comes in. I'll put my cards out. I think you know where they are. You're in good company. Renault (..)