H. R. bowed low to her and walked on.
When he reached the stage all the bands began to play the national anthem almost together.
A huge American flag was dropped from the middle of the roof to remind New York what its nationality was.
When the bands finished playing there flashed a dazzling electric sign over the stage.
In huge letters of light the people read:
WELL DONE, NEW YORK!
H. R.
The great building rocked under the applause.
New York can always be trusted to applaud itself.
The lights of the sign went out. H. R. motioned to his stage-manager.