In Act Two, Richard meets with Mr. Carlson. Carlson: Hello, Richard. Richard: Hello, Mr. Carlson. Mr. Carlson would like to see Richard's work. Carlson: We need a new coffee-table book, and a book of photos about the United States still feels right. OK, let's take a look. Carlson likes Richard's photographs. Richard: I'm glad you like them. Carlson: I do, but ...  But what?