First Nighter 1941-03-25 Love and Gazozza

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: First Nighter 1941-03-25 "Love and Gazozza"
Release Date: December 26, 2025
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio

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Overview

This episode of Harold's Old Time Radio revives a classic comedy romance from the golden age of radio, “Love and Gazozza”, performed on March 25, 1941, as part of the First Nighter program. Set in picturesque Mexico, the story features a headstrong American woman, Emily, her exasperated father, and her passionate old flame, Esteban. Gazozza—a mysterious local soft drink—serves as both a literal and symbolic thirst in their entangled journey of love, family, and commercial opportunity.

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Key Discussion Points & Episode Structure

1. [00:41-02:21] The Radiant Opening

• Backdrop to the story: The virtual “audience” is walked into a bustling little theater off Times Square for an opening night.
• Introduction: The title "Love and Gazozza" is announced as a lighthearted, original romantic comedy.
• Atmosphere: Music by Eric Segaquist and his orchestra sets the tone.

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2. [02:35-08:42] Act I: Out of Gas, Into Trouble

• Stranded in Mexico: Emily and her skeptical father run out of gas in the heat of Cholula.
  • Esteban (her father): “290 in the shade and no shade. You would rent a car and drag me around to see Mexico in the raw.” (02:38)
• Chance Reunion: Emily recognizes Esteban (her former suitor), who invites them to his grand rancho.
• Flirtation and Cultural Banter:
  • Esteban playfully flaunts his affection and local charisma.
  • Emily both rebuffs and entertains his romantic overtures.
  • Esteban: “Everything is yours, señor, pick all the flowers. Oh, Emily, my little coffee blossom.” (06:13)
  • Emily: “We must never, never quarrel again.” (06:20)
• Gazozza Enchantment: The American fascination with the mysterious fizzy drink is introduced.
  • Esteban’s Dad: “A fizzy pop like this would be a sensation in the States. I’d like to know who makes it.” (05:36)
• Tension Resurfaces: Emily claims they’re leaving for business, but Esteban suspects otherwise.

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3. [10:48-17:38] Act II: Songs in the Night, Confusion in the Streets

• Romantic Schemes: Esteban and his servant Pedro plot to win Emily's heart with local traditions (e.g., serenade her window).
  • Pedro (joking): “I think beating is always good, señor.” (11:01)
• Uncertainty: Emily and her father debate staying or leaving; both care who makes Gazozza.
• Plaza Scene: Romantic misunderstandings persist—Emily awaits Esteban, unsure of her feelings.
• Arrested for Shorts: In a burst of local “law enforcement” (Esteban in disguise), Emily is arrested for “running around in the street in your underwear” (shorts), highlighting cultural confusion and flirtatious farce.
  • Emily: “Underwear? You mean these shorts? Don’t be silly.” (17:15)

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4. [20:24-27:14] Act III: Jailhouse Confessions and Happy Endings

• Jail Cell Romance: Emily, locked up by “Inspector Lopez” (Esteban), is denied food unless she agrees to marry him.
  • Emily: “But you can’t keep me locked up. Who do you think you are?” (20:34)
  • Esteban/Lopez: “Maybe mañana. Maybe next month.” (20:46)
• Negotiations: Emily tries to stay strong; Esteban offers food only if she says "yes." Tensions give way to confessions.
  • Esteban: “First you respond me one little question for positively the last time. Will you marry me?” (22:58)
  • Emily (finally): “I love you, Esteban. I can’t live without you.” (25:15)
• All Is Revealed: Emily’s father returns, thrilled to learn Esteban is the secret Gazozza maker ("the Cazuza man") wanted for business partnership.
  • Emily’s Dad: “Why, great Scott, man. I’ve talked of nothing else.” (26:19)
  • Esteban: “Senor, I will make you my partner.” (26:37)
• A Rush to the Altar: All misunderstandings resolved, true love and financial dreams unite; wedding plans are declared pronto.
  • Emily’s Dad: “Don’t wait to ask me for anything. Just go marry her before she changes her mind.” (27:02)
  • Emily: “Oh, Esteban… and then we’ll have a beautiful big wedding breakfast.” (27:14)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Esteban, lamenting his love’s unpredictability:
  “You funny little monkey. You come here because you knew this is where your Esteban lives.” (06:59)

• Emily’s defiance when arrested for “improper dress”
  “Don’t be silly. Oh, let go of me. You can’t do this.” (17:14)

• Pedro, with comic advice on women:
  “I think beating is always good, señor.” (11:01)
  (Esteban rebuts: “Women and horses must never be beaten.”)

• Father’s exasperation with Mexican secrecy on Gazozza:
  “Why do you all act so suspicious? No sabe, señor.” (13:35)

• Climactic proposal/high comedy of negotiation:
  Esteban: “First you…respond me one little question for positively the last time. Will you marry me?” (22:58)
  Emily: “My answer is permanently definitely no.” (23:09)

• Resolution, as business and romance merge:
  Esteban: “Senor, I am the Cazuza man.” (26:04)
  Emily’s father: “Just go marry her before she changes her mind.” (27:02)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------------------|-----------| | Arrival at the theater, play introduction | 00:41 | | Stranded in Mexico, meet Esteban | 02:35 | | Flirtation and Gazozza fascination | 05:33 | | Serenading Emily, cultural miscommunication | 12:43 | | Emily arrested for wearing shorts | 16:40 | | Emily jailed, Esteban’s proposal ultimatum | 20:34 | | Emily confesses love | 25:01 | | Esteban revealed as Gazozza magnate | 26:04 | | Happy ending, marrying promptly | 27:02 |

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Episode Tone & Style

• Breezy, comedic banter: lively exchanges, playful critiques, Latin romantic archetype meets American sensibility.
• Classic “radio play” style: rich in exposition and witty dialogue, broad humor, and heartfelt confessions.
• Genteel, old-world charm: punctuated by commercial breaks and musings on mid-century business opportunity (the “great American soft drink”).

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Takeaway

This First Nighter episode blends romance and screwball comedy, playing with cross-cultural misunderstandings, quirky inventions, and family aspirations. The fizzy drink Gazozza remains both a plot driver and a symbol of bridging worlds—for love and for business. Listeners are treated to a heartwarming, laugh-filled journey that concludes with all parties united, both in matrimony and entrepreneurship.

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Transcript

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[Narrator]

Campana's italian bomb presents the first night of program, a copyrighted feature coast to.

[Esteban]

Co.

[Narrator]

Theater time on the great white way. And once again, ladies and gentlemen, you're invited to attend an opening night performance in the little theater off times square. There'll be plenty of traffic tonight, so let's get an early start for the theater. Here's my cab.

[Esteban]

Once you step in.

[Narrator]

All right, driver, up Broadway. Well, here we are. Have your tickets ready.

[Esteban]

Have your ticket ready, please. Good evening, Mr. First Curtain in two minutes.

[Narrator]

Thank you.

[Esteban]

We'll go right in.

[Narrator]

All right. We have just a moment now before the play begins. I see that the title of this evening's dramatic offering is love and gaza, an original comedy romance by Virginia safford. Co starring barbara ly and les remain. The story is pure fiction and does not refer to real people or to actual events. And now, before first curtain, let's listen to Eric segaquist and his famous orchestra.

[Esteban]

There's the signal, the first curtain.

[Narrator]

The house lights are out and here's the place.

[Esteban]

Here we are. The gas.

[Emily]

Now, dad, don't get excited.

[Esteban]

290 in the shade and no shade. You would rent a car and drag me around to see Mexico in the raw.

[Emily]

We can probably get gas at that house.

[Esteban]

What house?

[Emily]

See that gate? A big ground to like that would have gasoline.

[Esteban]

Look, Emily, we are supposed to be on our way to my oil wells out of the quantapec and for no good reason. We're miles and miles away in cholula. There's something fishy about this.

[Narrator]

Where'd that mexican fellow live?

[Emily]

Why, in Mexico. Of what mexican fellow?

[Esteban]

Why'd he leave New York in such a rush?

[Emily]

He didn't. He left very slowly.

[Esteban]

What happened between you and him?

[Emily]

Why, daddy, I hardly knew him. Just a mere acquaintance.

[Esteban]

Grande.

[Emily]

Look, daddy, down the road.

[Esteban]

Some mexican on a horse. Emily, stop digging around under the seat.

[Emily]

I've got to find my contact. Saan. Imagine running into you down here. Oh, savan, here's daddy.

[Esteban]

Daddy. Oh, that is to say, senor Caldwell, this is wonderful to find little Emily at the gate of my agenda.

[Emily]

This big rancho doesn't belong to you see?

[Esteban]

See?

[Emily]

Why, imagine that, Daddy.

[Narrator]

Imagine.

[Esteban]

But how did you get here?

[Emily]

Why, we ran out of gas.

[Esteban]

Gasolino. But I am mucho gasolino. Come to my house. I will shower you with gasolino. Just in the tank, please. Oh, never, never have I been so exciting. I leap from my horse.

[Emily]

Oh, isn't he wonderful, Daddy?

[Esteban]

I untie my last hole and bringing before the car, I fire to the cowcatcher.

[Emily]

He's going to tow us there.

[Esteban]

Yes, if I'm following the action now, I leap on through my horse that he'll be. We are ready. No.

[Emily]

Ready?

[Esteban]

Why not? And off we go. Come in. I bid you welcome to my house. Come in.

[Emily]

Oh, how lovely and cool.

[Esteban]

Hey, nice old place you have here. Gracias, senor. Etiecacha. How's that? It is your house, senor.

[Emily]

Oh, no, no.

[Esteban]

I couldn't take it. Oh. Oh, yes, yes, yes. I see what you mean. Thanks. Coming to the patio? Pedro has cool drinks waiting for us.

[Emily]

Oh, look, a fountain. And the flowers. Esteban, it's heavenly.

[Esteban]

Heavenly. Now that you are here, Emilita. Senor, what will you have? Is that gazuza you like?

[Emily]

Azuza, senor, he's had it everywhere. We've been in Mexico.

[Esteban]

Thanks. You know, a fizzy pop like this would be a sensation in the States. I'd like to know who makes it. Oh, Emily, there's so many times I've dreamed in my mind of you sitting here by my fountain when you sent me away from New York.

[Emily]

I didn't send you away.

[Esteban]

What you gave me. What'd you say? Be French, the gate.

[Emily]

But I said we'd always be friends.

[Esteban]

My heart breaks. I come home to my hacienda. But always I think of you. Always.

[Emily]

I say to myself, stephen, please, not out in public.

[Esteban]

Don't mind me strolling around the garden. Everything is yours, senor Peak or the flowers. Oh, Emily Estaven. My little coffee blossom.

[Emily]

I was your what?

[Esteban]

Coffee blossom. Oh.

[Emily]

Oh, Stephen, we must never, never quarrel again.

[Esteban]

What is nothing to quarrel about. Now, my sweet. You have come each day, I think, manana she will see her mistakes. Manana she will come. So now it is man.

[Emily]

You mean you've been expecting me?

[Esteban]

I knew you would realize how much you love me.

[Emily]

You knew you were waiting for me. You. You're the most conceited person I've ever met in my life.

[Esteban]

Conceited? Because I knew you would call.

[Emily]

I didn't. Dad had to come to Tawanapec to see his oil wells.

[Narrator]

Sure.

[Esteban]

Then why Are you in Cholula?

[Emily]

We're just passing through.

[Esteban]

You funny little monkey. You come here because you knew this is where your Esteban lives.

[Emily]

That had nothing to do with it. And you're not my Esteban.

[Narrator]

Oh, but I am.

[Esteban]

I make myself a present to you. Oh, Emily, it does not matter. You are here, we are happy. I will show you my friendly country.

[Emily]

Well, we must be going to see my country. Back to our hotel.

[Esteban]

You talk of hotels when I'm making love to you.

[Emily]

It's the El Grande, dad. Come on, we must go.

[Esteban]

Elita, wait. I have much more to say.

[Emily]

You've already said a great deal.

[Esteban]

Are we leaving already? No, no, you must stay.

[Emily]

Yes, come. Dad, where's our car?

[Esteban]

Oh, Esteban, how about that gasoline? It was not necessary, senor. There was plenty gasoline in the tank. Emily, don't wait. You must not go.

[Emily]

Sorry, dad.

[Esteban]

Emelita, why you act like this? You are angry. But why are you angry?

[Narrator]

Why?

[Emily]

I prefer not to discuss it, senor.

[Esteban]

You are her father. Ask her why she's angry.

[Narrator]

Why are you angry, Emily?

[Emily]

I'm not angry. I never felt more pleasant. Get in, dad. Goodbye, Esteban. Thanks for the gasoline and the gaza.

[Esteban]

Ah, great stuff. It has been my pleasure, senor. Hey, Melita, why you do this crazy thing? You come, you are happy. You go, you are angry. Why?

[Emily]

Why? Goodbye, Esteban.

[Narrator]

Goodbye.

[Esteban]

And yours. So this is a pretty rmi new little spoil monkey. Okay, but maybe this time I show you. I love you so much.

[Narrator]

And the curtain comes down on the first act of tonight's play in the little theater off Times Square.

[Esteban]

Poking in the outer lobby or down stairs, please. Attention, please.

[Narrator]

Tomorrow morning, how would you like to get a letter with $100 in it? Could you use $100? How about $1,000? How about $5,000? Listen, you may think things like that don't happen, but they are happening. Tomorrow or the next day, five people whose names I'll give you later in this program actually will get the thrill of getting a letter containing $100. And a few weeks from now, someone will get a check for $1,000 and someone else a check for $5,000.

[Esteban]

How come?

[Narrator]

Because Campana is giving away $10,000 in cash in order to get people everywhere acquainted with the fact that there are now two kinds of Italian bomb on the market. For a good many years, there's been just one kind of Italian bomb, the famous regular Italian bomb, one of the most popular hand lotions ever developed. But now, realizing that some skins are less dry and Less sensitive to weather, wind and hard water than other skins. And that millions of women water hand lotion for mild weather in the spring, summer and fall as well as in the winter. Campana has prepared a second kind of Italian bomb called special improved Italian bomb. Now we're sincerely interested in finding out which of the two kinds you like the better. We're giving away $10,000 in cash to get your opinion. $500 every week. That is $100 to each of five people. Plus a grand prize of $5,000 and a runner up prize of $1,000. Listen, later and I'll tell you more about it.

[Esteban]

First.

[Narrator]

The mer siders are hurrying down the aisles to their feet. The lights are dimmed. And here's the second act of love and gezuda.

[Esteban]

Coffee, senor, Gratis. Pedro, Pedro. Listen, Pedro. If you love a beautiful senorita, very stubborn and she does not know what you want, but you know she love you, though she will not admit it. What would you do? I think beating is always good, senor. No, no, Pedro. Women and horses must never be beaten. It makes them rear up on their hind legs and show their teeth. I think beating is good. More coffee for you, Gracie. Senor, how you feel about kidnapping? Kidnapping? No, no, no, no. She would be a terrible captain. What do you mean? Sici. You mean. No, no. She, she. No, no. I might set fire to El Grande Hotel and dash in a saber from the roaring flames. Monseigneur, you own the hotel, si? Oh, that is right. But Santa Maria, I must do something. She's my life. She's everything. I cannot lose her again. Senor, the guitar. No, no, Pedro, no. Do not play now. I have no mood for music. But, senor, is multicol, huh? They love the romance, these little senoritas. This song beneath the window. Oh, that is it. I re war like that. Give me the guitar. Pedro, bring my horse. I go to town. I got to be romant. Have a glass of gazuza, Emily. It's delicious.

[Emily]

No, thanks.

[Esteban]

Want to go out in the plaza and watch the handsome dons make goo goo eyes at the senoritas?

[Emily]

Heavens, no.

[Esteban]

Well, if you feel like that, why do we hang around here? Why don't we go on to the Winnipeg?

[Emily]

No, I. I don't want to go just yet.

[Esteban]

The.

[Emily]

The climate here agrees with me.

[Esteban]

I give up. Of course, I never thought you'd marry a foreigner. But still. In all, Estaban's a fine chap. I can see how a girl would. In fact, if I loved him enough to Come all this way to see him? I'd marry him.

[Emily]

You two would make a lovely couple, dear.

[Esteban]

Oh, boy. Bring me another bottle of gezuza.

[Emily]

I thought he'd be here by this time.

[Esteban]

Ay, George, I wish I could find out who makes that stuff.

[Emily]

He must have been crazy to have thought gazusa, senor. Well, if he doesn't care, I don't either. I'm going to bed, Daddy.

[Esteban]

It's hot inside. Nice out here, this patio. Say, waiter, who makes this cazuza? Why, you wish to know, senor? Great Scott. Why do you all act so suspicious? No sabe, senor.

[Emily]

We are stranger here. Good night, Daddy. I'm going in.

[Esteban]

Nobody'll tell me. You think I was planning to steal the stuff. Where are you going? Emily.

[Emily]

Oh, you hadn't even tried to see.

[Esteban]

Her.

[Emily]

What are you doing out there?

[Narrator]

Singing.

[Emily]

Well, go sing somewhere else.

[Esteban]

Oh, senorita, can you be so cold of art when you are so beautiful? Your lips like red cherries. Your cheeks like fragrant peach blossom.

[Emily]

Stop that. Go away.

[Esteban]

So gentle, so little and lovely. I cannot live without you.

[Emily]

This isn't going to get you anywhere.

[Esteban]

Manana. I will learn your name. Manana, I will seek permission of your papa to pay my respects.

[Emily]

Don't be silly. You know my name. You know me.

[Esteban]

But tonight I pour out my art in song beneath your window. Since the moment I saw you, senorita, my heart beats only for you.

[Emily]

Esteban, do you feel all right?

[Esteban]

Oh, now you spoil it. You will not pretend with me.

[Emily]

What sort of talk was that?

[Esteban]

Listen, in New York, I make love the Americano way. Now I make love as in my own country. I pretend I have seen you with your duenna in the plaza. I come seeing beneath the grill of your window. Cuando van amalgami Dios. It is beautiful, romantic. But no, you have no imagination.

[Emily]

Well, you needn't get mad. How was I to know you were.

[Esteban]

You're a spoiled little brat. You think you can twist me around your finger. But no.

[Emily]

I am finished, Stephen. You're not gonna let me go away.

[Esteban]

Back home, would you have me beg for love? No. This is the end.

[Emily]

Forever, Esteban.

[Esteban]

Adore. I'd feel lots better if you come along to the want.

[Emily]

No, dad. I'm going back to the States. As soon as your train leaves, I'm going back to Hotel and Tex.

[Esteban]

And for Pete's sake, change your clothes.

[Emily]

Oh, stop fussing about these shorts. At least they're cool.

[Esteban]

You shouldn't wear shorts down here. These people don't understand the way they look at you.

[Emily]

Oh, get on, Daddy. Oh, wait. Your carton of gazuza.

[Esteban]

Oh, yes, yes, yes.

[Narrator]

Thanks.

[Esteban]

I must have that, and nobody will tell me who makes it.

[Emily]

Daddy, your train's moving.

[Esteban]

Goodbye, Emily. Be a good girl.

[Emily]

Goodbye, dad.

[Esteban]

Senior inch. One minute. I command you to stop. What?

[Emily]

What do you mean me?

[Esteban]

You come with me pronto.

[Emily]

But wait a minute. Let go of my arm. Let go. Help. Police.

[Esteban]

You call me?

[Emily]

No, not you. You. Let go of me. I want a policeman.

[Esteban]

Me? I am the police. You.

[Emily]

What are you trying to do?

[Esteban]

The respectful citizens of Cholula demand I arrest you for running around in the street in your underwear.

[Emily]

Underwear? You mean these shorts? Don't be silly. Oh, let go of me. You can't do this. My father. I said let go.

[Esteban]

You keep me.

[Emily]

Yes, and I.

[Esteban]

So now I arrest you again for resisting a policeman of the law.

[Narrator]

And the curtain comes down on the second act of tonight's play in the little theater off Times Square.

[Esteban]

Walking downstairs or in the outer lobby, please. All right.

[Narrator]

Now, here's some more news about the $10,000 that Campana is giving in cash. By the way, if you have this week's this Week Week magazine, turn to page 21 and get the full story about this contest. But listen, it's about the easiest contest.

[Esteban]

You ever heard of.

[Narrator]

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[Emily]

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[Narrator]

The first riders rolling their seats, ready for the last act.

[Esteban]

And there goes the curse.

[Emily]

But you can't keep me locked up. Who do you think you are?

[Esteban]

Me? I am Lopez, the man who keep you locked up.

[Emily]

I demand to see the chief of police.

[Esteban]

No speak English.

[Emily]

You let me out of here.

[Esteban]

Maybe manana. Maybe next month. Yes. Hobby.

[Emily]

Now listen, Lopez, let's talk this over. You must know that in America everyone.

[Esteban]

Wears shorts for sports, I think. America plenty local country, I think.

[Emily]

Oh, go away. No, wait. Bring me some dinner. I'm hungry.

[Esteban]

Oh, very sorry. Calaboso. Do not feed you against the law.

[Emily]

I just starve.

[Esteban]

Maybe you have some friend to bring you food.

[Emily]

No, no.

[Narrator]

Too bad.

[Emily]

But I'm hungry. Oh, all right. Give me a pencil and paper.

[Esteban]

You eat them.

[Emily]

I want to write a letter.

[Esteban]

Guess the law.

[Emily]

Oh, now listen. You've a kind, intelligent face. Heaven forgive me. A fine, handsome man like you wouldn't refuse me that much. Just a little letter. Nice.

[Esteban]

Senor, it is still against the law. But what you say about me is true. So here the pepper and pencil.

[Emily]

Oh, gracias so much. Wait just a minute.

[Radio Announcer]

Here.

[Emily]

Send this at once, please. Now send it to a statement. You hear?

[Esteban]

And senior statement. Why you not say so? Wake up. Take it to a senior Dimor Underlying.

[Emily]

Oh, darling. I knew you would come.

[Esteban]

So I find you in the Calaboso little Evelina.

[Emily]

Did you bring me something to eat?

[Esteban]

What? See in these big bars? Get my coffee potion.

[Emily]

Oh, wonderful. Poke something through the bars.

[Esteban]

Quick. Not so fast. First you. You respond me one little question for positively the last time. Will you marry me?

[Emily]

Oh, so you're taking advantage of a starving girl. Well, let me tell you this. My answer is permanently definitely no.

[Esteban]

Then it is settled. You do not eat. I think I will rest a millionaire on the ground.

[Emily]

Oh, go away and let me alone for the moment.

[Esteban]

I have nothing important to do, and I am a little hungry. Tamales, tortillas, cold chicken.

[Emily]

I hope you choke.

[Esteban]

Excellente.

[Emily]

If you were a gentleman, you'd make them let me out.

[Esteban]

You do nothing for me, I do nothing for you. Wish I brought along a little pepper.

[Emily]

You think you have me at your mercy, but what's to stop me from saying I'll marry you just to get some food?

[Esteban]

No, you would not do that. Though you are a little devil, you love me too much.

[Emily]

Love you? I don't even like you.

[Esteban]

So you come all the way to Cholula to see me?

[Emily]

Oh, you, You.

[Esteban]

You can think of nothing to say. No.

[Emily]

If I said what I'm thinking, they'd arrest me again.

[Esteban]

Oh, how sad it is that every time we meet, we quarrel. What was with we we quarrel about in New York? I've forgotten.

[Emily]

Well, I remember very well. It was because. Because. Well, at least you could have come back.

[Esteban]

When I knew you would come here.

[Emily]

I was leaving this morning when Lopez arrested me. Esteban, did you tell him to arrest me?

[Esteban]

I wonder, would I like a lot of piece of chicken?

[Emily]

Esteban, answer me.

[Esteban]

Shall it be a wing this time or a leg? I just said to my good friend Lopez that I think the Americano senorita need a little watching.

[Emily]

Oh, how can you be so mean to me?

[Esteban]

If there is anything you wish to say to me now, Emilita, I am willing to listen.

[Emily]

Don't be like that. And then stop eating, can't you? I'm sorry.

[Esteban]

Oh, no, no. You are just hungry.

[Emily]

Oh, I know I acted like a housewit in New York. I'm a brat.

[Esteban]

Oh, listen, Emelita, you do love me, yes? You cannot leave without me.

[Emily]

No.

[Esteban]

Say it then.

[Emily]

I love you, Esteban. I can't live without you.

[Esteban]

Oh, little darling, put your face up to the bars.

[Emily]

You gonna fe.

[Esteban]

First I must teach you. Oh, Monte. Amelita. No. I will come around and untie the lock.

[Emily]

But how can you?

[Esteban]

It's very simple. I have the keys. Hey, what's going on around here?

[Emily]

Who said that?

[Esteban]

What it is, Daddy. Listen, I'm on the track of it. I know the man's name. Fell on the train, told me.

[Emily]

Daddy, what are you doing here?

[Esteban]

I doubled right back. They said at the hotel you were in jail. What in thunder are you doing in jail? Emily? Oh, it is all right now, senor. We will have no more trouble with her. Fine. Listen, estimator, this Cazuza man Lives here in Cholula. His name's Damores, and he has this factory.

[Emily]

What?

[Esteban]

Senor, I am the Kazuza man. No, no, no. His name's Damores. Esteban Damores at your service, senor. You are the Cazuza? Well, by George, why didn't you tell me you were looking for me? Why, great Scott, man. I've talked to nothing else. Oh, yes, yes. Young man in love.

[Narrator]

I know.

[Esteban]

Listen, are you paying attention to me now, Sisi? I'm listening, senor. I want to buy the American rice. Senor, I will make you my partner. Partner? Say, that's great. We'll go back.

[Emily]

Pardon me for interrupting, but can't somebody give me some of that chicken?

[Esteban]

One minute, darling. Back to the hotel and draw up the papers. But what about Emily? How'd she get into jail? Wait, senor. First I wish to ask you for your daughter's aunt. Don't wait to ask me for anything. Just go marry her before she changes her mind. Oh, Daddy, you are right. We will marry pronto. Not the Monona. Not the next week. What? Right now.

[Emily]

Oh, Esther. And then we'll have a beautiful big wedding breakfast.

[Narrator]

And the curtain falls on another play hit in the little theater off Times Square. All right, here are the names of the winners in Campana's $10,000 cash contest. Their checks are in the mail. Here they are. Ms. Nona Blair, Knoxville, Tennessee. Mrs. Owen E. McGillicuddy, Toronto, Canada. Ms. Harriet Ellis, White Plains, New York. Major W.J. o', Callaghan, Paynesville, Ohio. Mrs. Lottie B. Shipley, South Bend, Washington. Five weeks to go. Next contest closes next Monday night. Keep tuned to this station. Elma Davis will follow with highlights of the news. And now we move out of the theater and into the street.

[Esteban]

Here's your cab, mister. First matter.

[Narrator]

Thank you. Good. The first night of program is the copyrighted radio feature. This is the Columbia Broadcasting System.

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