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A lyricist moves to New York City aspiring to make it big on Tin Pan Alley.

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Act II

Hart
I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time. Can’t tell you how much I’d like to be along. But of course, business comes first.
Miss Rixey
Hello, Joe. Am I late?
Hart
After clearing his throat.
Miss Rixey, isn’t it?
Miss Rixey
Puzzled at this reception.
What?
Hart
Ah⁠—they told me you were coming.
Miss Rixey
Coming right to him.
You knew damn well I was coming!
Hart
Still trying to cover up.
Did you bring those orchestrations?
Miss Rixey
Holding up a bundle which obviously contains two bottles of liquor.
You mean this?
Hart
Sunk by this time; grabs her by arm and rushes her into his office.
Ah⁠—just step into my office and we’ll talk business.
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