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[Ruby's sat cross-legged on the floor of her apartment, wearing a dress that's obviously handmade, and bears a great resemblance to the outfits she wore during her time in the USO. A big flag recognizable as the star spangled banner is spread out on the floor in front of her, and she's busy sewing on stars in the top left hand corner as she switches the device on to record. Unlike the modern American flag, however, this one has only 48 stars, the number of states in the Union in Ruby's time.]

Anyone else feeling especially patriotic today?

[A proud smile as she affixes the next star in place.]

Oh, I meant to ask about this already - I'm looking for some place to sing. I've had a couple of auditions, but apparently times have moved on and the places I went to thought that jazz music was just old fashioned. I'm not sure I can bear secretarial work much longer, even though it's only been a few days. I'm happy to come over and audition any time, my repertoire is mostly the old standards, but I'm happy to learn pretty much anything.

[She's been sewing as she speaks, and now holds up the completed flag.]

There, now. Isn't that simply grand?

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I can't imagine someone with your talent wanting to do clerical work. The job's yours, if you want it.

It hasn't been ideal, but it's something I could find immediately on moving in; it meant I didn't have to rely on the government or charity or anything like that when I first arrived here. [Her face brightens and she grabs his hand again, shaking it vehemently.] Thank you so much! I won't let you down, you can be sure of that.

[He shakes her hand back, smiling.]

I'm sure you won't. In fact, I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a lot more people coming in here and spending money to see you, and that's a win for everyone.

Yes, it certainly is. When can I start?

As soon as you want. We're open seven days a week, five in the afternoon until two in the morning. You pick your days, you pick your hours, and we'll see how it goes.

All right, well how about we start a with just few days, and then if I do draw a big crowd, you can increase it if you like? I'm happy to start tonight, honestly. It feels good to have a place to sing again.

That's fine by me. Oh, and drinks are on the house.

[Not that he imagines she wants to get drunk before singing, but, hey, it's one of the perks in working in a place that serves alcohol, right?]

Wonderful. I promise I won't take advantage and drink you dry.

Of all of my employees, you're the least of my worries.

Oh, really? They sound interesting, at the least, I look forward to meeting them.

Interesting is a good way to put it, yeah. All right then -- it's settled. Come back tonight, and we'll see what kind of crowd you get.

I sure will! Thank you so much, I really appreciate you giving me a chance here.

I wouldn't be offering if I didn't think you had what it took to bring in profits. I'll see you tonight, Ruby.

[He offers her that completely trustworthy smile again, and heads back to continue his hushed conversation with the bartender.]

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