Mr. Milton explains that the bank wants to extend a helping hand to returning veterans, “whenever possible.”<\/p>\n
“But,” says Milton, “we must\u00a0 all remember that this is not our money we’re doling out. It belongs to our depositors, and we can’t gamble with it.”<\/p>\n
“I’ll remember, Mister Milton,” says Al.<\/p>\n
Milton laughs. “We’ll meet at the Union Club at 7:30,” says Milton. “And, uh, give my best to your charming wife.”<\/p>\n
“Thank you, Mister Milton,” says Al. After Al leaves, Milton stops smiling.<\/p>\n
Marie Derry is in a house dress in her kitchen, ironing a dress.<\/p>\n
Fred walks in the front door. He picks up a newspaper off the living room floor. The apartment is an untidy mess.<\/p>\n
“Hello,” says Fred to Marie.<\/p>\n
“Oh, hello,” replies Marie, continuing to iron. “Say, you’d better hurry and get dressed. And wear your new suit. We’re going out to dinner at the Embassy Club.”<\/p>\n
Fred frowns at her. “Oh, don’t worry,” says Marie. “It won’t cost a nickel. We got invited.”<\/p>\n
“Who invited us?” asks Fred.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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