Page 73 - The Kid Who Played The Palace

ALYSON
Please.

BENNY
SHE‘S BEEN OUT THERE IN THE REAL WORLD-

(Loud knocks are heard in rhythm at the door.)

BENNY
NOW WATCH. AND LEARN… (Reporter enters) Hello! You are…?

HARRIET
Harriet Richards. Here to take some pictures for the Times.

BENNY
(For kids‘ benefit) The Times!

HARRIET
Don't remember me, do you. Met the last night of your show.

BENNY
Ah.

HARRIET
I was interning for the Post.

BENNY
Witnessed my little temper tantrum, huh?

HARRIET
"Broadway star blasts Hollywood." My first published photos. Got a release said Kelly Rabin‘d be
here? (Benny beckons her over)

KELLY
Hello. (Shake hands)

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