hold him. yes, spencer. who? the governor? well, what about me? it's my building he's jumping off of! and i'm up for re-election, too! out the window! something just flew by! is there a crowd in the street? then he may be caught on a ledge! look again! a sea-gull? what's a sea-gull doing around the city hall? that's a bad omen, isn't it? hello! connell! this is oh, he's fine. he's right in my office there. you know, this is a great honor having john doe here, and you too. haven't had so much excitement since the old city hall burned down. why, certainly, certainly. all right, everybody, clear out. don't argue with me here. wait till we get home. ohhhh! please, please! i just got rid of one crowd. okay, folks, but remember your manners. no stampeding. walk slow, like you do when you come to pay your taxes. why, bert, i feel slighted. i'd like to join but nobody asked me. don't worry, d. b. everything'll be taken care of! this is as far as the elevator goes. we've got to walk up to the tower. let's go. i've got to decorate my tree.