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Weisgal was probably unaware, however, of the growing dramatic frustration arising in the dark corners of Sanders Theatre, where female candidates for the title role cowered. As the dulcet tones began to flow from Weisgal's lips, three 'Cliffedwellers strode out of the casting hall in disgust, but the remainder decided to see their disappointment through...
...Best." From the station, General Marshall went to his old office in the Pentagon Building. He looked at his mail, brushed his hair and washed up. A few minutes before eleven, he drove to the White House. As he strode in, the waiting crowd in the lobby burst into spontaneous applause...
...Movement. For three days the two governors jockeyed for capitol office space like raccoons snatching at pieces of cheese. On the first day Hummon got nothing better than a desk in a side office. But that night he had the locks changed on the doors. The next day he strode in at 7 o'clock and grabbed the desk in the executive office-from which Arnall had thoughtfully removed all his correspondence. Gathering impetus, Hummon also moved his family into the governor's mansion (which Arnall had vacated also), and left his wife and mother happily "unstopping...
...Wall Street lawyer who has captained U.S. Davis Cuppers for twelve years, had made a mistake. Frank Parker, nationally ranked the second best singles player of the six Americans who made the trip, complained angrily because he wasn't chosen. At 1:30 p.m. that afternoon, when Schroeder strode out before 14,500 fans in Kooyong Stadium on a slippery grass court, the pressure was on him. He was to meet Jack Bromwich, Australia's big gun, in the opening match...
Finally, last week, Jake sent an emissary to Kennelly again, this time guaranteeing him a free hand. Kennelly accepted. Ed Kelly, tired of fighting a losing game, capitulated. Puffing nervously on a cigaret, he strode into the Morrison Hotel the night before the formal announcement, to face the selection committee. Said he: "I haven't tried to be a dog in the manger. I am for you and I am with you. Let's nominate Kennelly and get through with...