Oldport is serious, almost pleading, as Blinker wheels. Oldport says:
Cut-in leader—
"BECAUSE THE PARLORS ARE RENTED AS ROOMS, THE GIRLS, MOSTLY SHOP WORKERS, MUST DO THEIR ENTERTAINING OF MEN—ELSEWHERE—"
Blinker turns deprecatingly, and says:
Cut-in leader—
"DEAR OLD MAN—ANOTHER TIME, PLEASE!"
He hurries out. Oldport frowns with annoyance, then shrugs.
Diaphragm out.
Diaphragm in:[47]
22—Front of hat-shop where Florence is employed.