The Washington times., 1938-07-08

NAaHlS. QOl1dES.
he shouted. We're all on the
gawk box, Biff, waiting for the
downbeat. Come on and let's
run through some Of them
Clinton arrangements"
There aren't going to be any
downbeats tonight" Biff said
sadly.
What do you mean?" ques-
toned Sammy. Biff explained
the situation, mentioning the
contract.
"Lemme see that contract, "
said Sammy. Herbert gingerly
handed it over. Sammy, who
could not read very well, looked
the contract over. What kind
of malarkey is this?"
you're holding it upside
down." cautioned Harriet in q
whisper.
We'll, no matter which way
you hold it, it's still a lot OF
jive. It don't mean a thing. It
amt legal"
"Ain't legal?" Hot expostu-
lated.
Nav" assured Sammy. Then
he turned to Herbert, a peculiar
smile on his lips. Remember
that under-scal job you booked
into the Triangle Ballroom in
Detroit?"
Hot Herbert suddenly flushed
and seemed to lose his cocki-
ness. What what about
it?" he suffered.
Remember what the union
did?" continued Sammy, boring
in like an experienced boxer.
Jaw, gwan, you don't know
what you're talkin' about.
You're just a cat. Go pedd1e
your riffs!"
Listen, Herbert, said Sam
my, now in a serious groove,
you're on the American Fed
Grafton of Musicians unfair list
and you have no right to sign q
contract with a union musician
or book a date into a union
spot. You know that"
Biff's sullen look turned into
a beam Of joy. "1s this straight
sammy?"
Hot Herbert's flushed face
was the best answer.
Beat It'll" said Michaud to
Herbert. And you ought to be
glad we're not putting you in
the clinker."
THE BIG CHANCE
How about my money!"
piped up Gail Sinclair, still un'
satisfied.
You'll get your money"
promised Harriet.
'I want it right now or there
isn't going to be any opening"
said Gail with finality.
BE reasonable" Biff pleaded.
This is our big chance. and
you can easily wait a week or
two. You'll never get what
owe you If we don't Open"
Gail was adamant. II don't
care about the money" she as
serted, "but you've made fool
of me. and I'm going to stop
your show"
IT got a hundred forty-two
clans in the vault if that'll
help" said Sammy. II was
savin' for an estate, but that
amt important now"
This situation didn't look
regular to me. I got into a
phone booth, called somebody
I knew and made a few in
quiries. In a moment I re-
turned to the scene.
I had anticipated some such
trouble ever since Harriet had
visited me. between numbers. a
few nights before to ask if I
thought Biff was free to launch
his own band. She was wor-
ried, so I consulted my attorney
the next day. 1t was his phone
advice that I now relayed to
the indignant Gail.
Sorry, lady" I said, "hut no
can do. No court has granted
you an Injunction. Here we were
discussing a contract and not the
summons. That paper is simply
notice on Biff that you're going
to town on him, but it doesn't
empower you to do a thing right
now."
Gail did not appear crest
fallen, nor licked. But suddenly
she did change her tack with,
"Of course, I know that docu-
ment is not an Injunction, but it
does call for a legal accounting
of my financial concern with
Biff, and the claims of Herbert
to his management. l felt that
Biff ran out on me and so did
Herbert.
I'VE came here to make things
hot for Biff but, after all. I can
see it's a plain case of love be.
tween him and his Harriet, so I
am willing to apologize If you
will accept my regrets"
Turning to the surprised Har-
riet, Gail beamed: "Your boy
friend, Biff, with all his faults,
is quite a prize! You're lucky and
so is he! I mean to drop that
law suit, If you will let me kiss
Biff goodbye. May II"
Harriet nodded. Gail gave Biff
a quick peck on the cheek. so
long. gate" she cooed, II wish
you the besta of the besta!" And