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Karen Nash has just arrived in suite 719 where she is to spend the evening with her husband. The bellhop brings her bag and opens up the room for her. He is then eager to leave but Karen has some questions. She wants to check that she definitely has the right room as it was where she spent her honeymoon 24 years ago. She lives out in the country and is confused as the city landscape has changed since she was last there.
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START: BELLHOP Everything all right, ma'am?
KAREN Wait a minute, I want to make sure this is the right room.
(She crosses back into the living room)
I know this is Suite 719, but was it always 719?
BELLHOP Yes, ma'am—719.
[... …]
END: BELLHOP Well, you certainly don't look like an old lady.
(Smiles)
... Well ... have a pleasant stay, ma'am ... and happy anniversary.
(He starts out the door)
KAREN Thank you, dear ... and take my advice. Don't rush ... but look around for another job.
(The BELLHOP nods and exits)
Neil Simon, “The Plaza Suite”, The Collected Plays of Neil Simon Vol. 1, pp.497-500.
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