Ben F. Wilson

Dorothy Phillips

Charles Ogle

William Addison Lathrop

Ken and Rosalie are about to be married. In discussing their plans the question arises as to where they shall live, and Ben pictures to Rosalie the adventures of a cozy little Harlem flat. Rosalie, however, is of the opinion that ...

Raymond L. Schrock

Harmony in A Flat

Ken and Rosalie are about to be married. In discussing their plans the question arises as to where they shall live, and Ben pictures to Rosalie the adventures of a cozy little Harlem flat. Rosalie, however, is of the opinion that the hotel, such as the one in which they happen to be living, would prove more desirable than a flat, but Ben assures her that a hotel would be far too noisy for them. After a glorious honeymoon the happy couple are ushered into a Harlem flat by the rough janitor, who proceeds to instruct them in regard to the rules and regulations of the place. Everything goes along smoothly until they retire for the night. Then the twin beds loom up before them and to Ben they seem miles apart. About 1:30 A.M. a deafening noise shakes the building. Ben and Dorothy are awakened and cling to each other in dismay, but they have no cause for alarm, however, as it is only Professor Knutt teaching his pupils the latest society dances in the upper flat. The couple returns to slumberland. As the sun is rising about 5 A.M. they are awakened by the buzzing of the dumbwaiter. Ben gets out of bed and discovers that the janitor is calling for his garbage can. He complies with the request and returns to the bed. Presently he is again awakened by the gruff janitor who imparts the important information that his can has been returned. On his return to the bedroom Ben moves the twin beds a little closer together, hopeful that at last he will be able to sleep. There is another awful ringing of the bell, and Ben is informed that the milkman has delivered the milk. Later he is aroused by another vigorous ring, only to discover that the iceman has brought the ice. Cursing his luck and the Harlem flat, Ben carries his pillow into the kitchen and stretches himself out beneath the dumbwaiter. Suddenly the telephone bell rings, this time in the front of the flat. Ben picks up his pillow and ambles toward the phone, where Rosalie has taken down the receiver and is telling a certain intoxicated individual on the other end of the line that "Sadie" doesn't live in their flat. This is the limit, and Ben and Rosalie return in a dejected mood to the bedroom, where, with the two beds now in close proximity, they discuss the situation and decide that living in a Harlem flat is not "a thing of beauty and a joy forever." Rosalie pictures to Ben the joy of living in a hotel apartment in future with servants at their beck and call. Ben apparently agrees with her. Early next morning the janitor looms up with the lease and urges Ben to affix his signature. The loving couple are now dressed for travel. Ben takes one look at the lease and with a howl of derision, tears it into a thousand pieces, which he scatters about the room. While the gruff janitor is catching his breath and stands before them dumbfounded, Ben and Rosalie, with their bags packed, cross the threshold of the room and bid him a sarcastic farewell.

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