New Britain herald., 1930-12-27
, STUNT TOR BROADWAY

Jimmy Was drawing c1rlyaturcs on the table cloth.
 He talked with Ailosn in lowered tones although h. might have shouted. No one could have over heard him against the noise Of a radio that dinncd in Ailoau's ears. A blatant jazz orchestra va- play in2 the seasons latest danc. hH. B nile 8 tenor shouted th, "orde through q ueEuphore In m Unm- telliglbla junlble,
 Cant you get them to turn thai. off" The raucons notes made Aileen crmge and she put her hands over her ears.
 Have a heart for d fellow art- ist" Jimmy excused the music. Because ,ou'vc Io,t loar Joo, you're jealous.
 Aneen smiled and Jimmy went on.
 Listen 10 this chmG ot wisdom I didn't want 10 spin + in front ot rhe other girls. Klem'S going to put on another show and l spoke 10 him this morning abou, giving you
 Not rea,lvo" Ai1eou sasord Do you honestly think he ~on'd.'
 Sure. I'm the ~lichr,t black mailer on Broadway l whispered 8. few words jp his car and told him 10 come across"
 You didn't, Jim Crane, you know I wouldn't"
 Don't tune out Tho program to which you are about 10 listen in wolves no scandal It's pUr' clean entertainment with q whale ot I walIop. It is made possible through the courtesy Of Nr. James Crane who is probably. and without doubt. the cleyerest cooksr-up o- publicity along the Great White Way, The orchestra will now play for Eou-'
 Don't be a nut.'
 Cant help it. My hraiu's in q permanent wave. That's how I hap pened to evolve an idea that appeals 10 Klein. l told rm tlatlv that my price for 1t is giving you a ohance- Klein has nothing 10 los" nE that and it gives you q break.
 Jimmy, you're a darijnE''
 "Dont, You make me nervous. I'm not used 10 such treatment, B1t to resume and continue. kIein's $ new show is entitled Sara's Christ mas Stocking. The so-caIIed book Of this masterpiece concerns sara $ methods Of getting her Ygietide stocking filled with tasty trities- Princes, revenue agents and gar ment manufacturers contribute laF- ishly. But to the surprise ot Sara, and Of our audience, th. most pre- cious gilt she receives is q poor but honest heart. Finale and curtain, Klein's proposing -o open in three weeks if he can
 "That means work" Aileen spoke from experience.
 Also it means gravy for a girl I have in mind. But 10 get back tC the blackmail Tn the first place the logical symbol Of Christmas is Santa Claus. Since the particular stocking involved is feminine, why not a lady Santa? Without wh.s- kers, naturally. Second1r. vbo eye. saw d Santa Claus on th- streets Of New York in August Answer, nobody. With the possible oNcep- ton of the danseI "ho claims sht found one at q table in night cl-a That, I believe has hr.u done"
 Jimmy paused to ..resh lias4H from a goblet.
 My job is to work pguiirf3 stunt thatU make first pal., W1:a' do you think of tht,2 You dress :s as Miss Santa Claus iH nifty ot- fit and put on all }our war Fltar During the coming Naar tOI ap pear al various ,rra'eEic point about the metropolis. one day out side the Arabassa dor. Another HooE you storm the stock eHchanga anl bait the bulls and bears And sr on until the reporters follow you 5i droves."
 "Its d great little sraere." AL0=ar agreed, "b1t Jimmy, ean'r do it,
 Why the shrinking violet com plex? Certainly Eo.u do if. gave Klein the id-4 on tHar basis No you--no stunt"
 You are q daar," -.e said eoF,iE and Jmmys heart went fHn-flop.
 Cant you sec tas h,ldllcaa2 2