jack and frank slide quickly behind their pianos. about half the tables in the room are filled.
judging from the faces, susie's as big a hit in the lounge as she is in the lobby. head thrown back, eyes closed, she sings with abandon, finishing on a long extended note, then swooping down in a dramatic, exhausted bow. there is a split second of silence, then thunderous applause. magic.
as jack, frank and susie perform "strangers in the night," dozens of couples move slowly on the dance floor, while others sit at candle-lit tables, sipping cocktails. as the song ends, the couples applaud.
in a lounge whols basic decor makes abundant use of several historical eras but which might best be described as modern pilgrim, jack, susie and frank perform "feelings," while waiters in huge paul revere hats pass in and out of view.
jack and frank stand in a lounge, talking to nick, the manager. busboys move in and out, preparing the room for the evening.