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Harry Was A Newsman • The Plan
The magic notebook • Part 2
Once he got outside, Harry opened his notebook and wrote:
The Charlton provides free steak and lobster dinners to the staff of The Daily News to celebrate the retirement of newsman Harry Reak.
Harry crossed the street and went inside The Charlton. He usually never dined at fancy places like The Charlton. They were too expensive for a reporter, but Harry wanted to try out the notebook again.
“Good evening Mr. Reak. We have been expecting you. Follow me please,” the Maître D said and led Harry to the banquet room where several large empty tables were waiting.
Once Harry was seated, Mr. Charlton, the owner, arrived and asked, “Good evening, Mr. Reak. We are honored to have you here tonight and pleased to help you celebrate your outstanding career in journalism. I have one hundred steak and lobsters ready. I hope that will be enough. I wasn’t sure how many journalists The Daily employs. I can get more if necessary. I want this to be a special evening.”
“Thank you, Mr. Charlton. One hundred will be more than enough. I am sure it will be a night to remember for everyone,” Harry replied.
As soon as Mr. Charlton left, Harry got on his phone and called editor Daily.
