Fred
I was with the General Electric Company, but I left them.
Eileen
I suppose they’ve closed down?
Fred
Who knows better than that.
No. I had a postcard today from a fella that works there.
Lucille
Mr.Mr. Stevens has been all over New York, getting ideas for songs.
Eileen
Do you like it?
Fred
Yes, I like it fine, but it costs money to live here. For instance, I had breakfast in the hotel this morning and it was ninety cents for salt mackerel and mashed potatoes and a cup of Instant Postum.
Lucille
No wonder you think New York’s expensive! A few more breakfasts like that and you won’t have any money left.