viola, what have you done with my phonograph and records?
viola is silent. she simply hands harvey a thank-you note.
it is with sincere appreciation
that we accept these useful gifts.
the residents at the winslow home for the aged
will get such pleasure from your donation of
a phonograph
and fine record collection.
harvey says:
what did you do, viola?
viola says:
i’m trying to buy back your good name, harvey pettibone.
you with your broom sales
and your liquor smashing
and your klan.
but you don’t make it easy.
harvey turns like a slow mule
and lumbers back into the room
where his phonograph once sat.
he touches the table where the feet of the
phonograph left a divet in the lace cloth.