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Across the room, the club manager, Mr. Dalton, watched anxiously. Lena walked over to him.
“Mr. Dalton,” she said respectfully, “may I have five minutes?”
He hesitated. The entire room seemed to hold its breath.
At last, he nodded.
“Five minutes.”
Lena disappeared down a side hallway.
Guests began whispering with excitement.