Jake Randolph in "Requiem For A Stripper" Pt. 52
"It's not that, really. I'm just looking to better myself and I thought dance and piano lessons would be a good start."
She grinned, "Well, I don't play the piano but I can definitely help you learn to dance."
She looked me up and down again, "Yep. Definitely."
I was beginning to feel like the prize bull at the county fair.
"So you don't play that piano over there?" I asked.
She shook her head, "Nah, we have a guy who comes in for the classes. But sometimes he's late or doesn't show up. That's why we have the phonograph."
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Christopher 11 months ago
I literally researched dance studios post WWII. They paid piano players a good bit of money to come in and play for the lessons. But they said sometimes they'd be late or wouldn't show up at all so the instructor would slap two sticks together to keep time during the class. I figured I'd solve that problem by having a back-up phonograph.
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Neville Hunt 11 months ago
Totally thorough as always, Christopher. Of course you researched it. You put me to shame!🥴
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Christopher 11 months ago
Well, it's the nature of it being a period piece. A contemporary story doesn't require that much research. But even day-to-day living has to be researched in these period pieces. At least, they do if you strive for accuracy.
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Neville Hunt 11 months ago
Which you clearly do, and which pays off.
