The Cat and the Fiddle

Transfry. Ladies and gentlemen, the railroad house. And here comes our star-studded show train. The association of American railroads presents the romantic opera, the catamofiddle, starring Gordon Macrae and his charming guest star, Mrs. Gendt.

Our choir is under the direction of Norman Luboff, and the music is prepared and conducted by Carmen Dregs. Yes, tonight another great musical hit is brought to you by the American Railroad. And now here is our star, Gordon McRae.

Thank you, Martin Miller, and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. In tonight's story, the distinguished soprano Francis Yehne plays the part of Shirley Sheridan, a young American songwriter. I play the role of Victor Forrescu, also a composer.

It was Brussels. It was spring. The moon was soft and round, and all of romantic promises. She was sitting on a park bench alone. I was walking along the path, also alone. When it seemed only polite to stop and pass the time of evening.

Well, good evening, Mademoiselle. Good evening, this year. Beautiful night, isn't it? Yes, beautiful. You know, it's really not a my affair. But in the interest of chivalry, I must inform you that it's quite dangerous for a young lady to be sitting alone in a park in Brussels.

I'm not. No, I've seen you walking to the conservatory. I study there a while. Could you release? You're a Victor Fulla rescue, aren't you? I've heard your symphony and I like it. Well, thank you.

What's your name? Surely Sheridan. I'm from Vancouver, Washington. Well, our music gives us something in common. I'm not. I'm not. I'm not. I'm not. I'm not. I'm not. I'm not. I'm not. I'm not. I'm not.