Act I

I read it. Automobile man. Probably drives a truck.

If he does, at least she’ll have something to go places in.

I got Myra her first job; I introduced her to Dillingham.

Yes, you did! She was in NanetteNanette with Eileen and me before you ever saw her.

Who says so?

Ask the doorman down at the Globe. He used to have to carry her in.

She never took a drink when I knew her.

I can vouch for that.

This is the last time I’ll work with Fagan! I rewrite two whole bars of the melody for him, and when I ask him to change one word of his lyric, he squawks. He’s got it “as a rose in June,” and I want him to make it “as roses in June.” Listen⁠—here’s his way : “As a rose in June.” And here’s the way I want it: “As roses in June.” All the difference in the world.