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Manhattans Waterfront Encounter Sparks Quiet Exit
A man leaves a bar stool after tossing a coin and vanishes into darkness. He offers no moral, leaving readers to read between the lines. The scene unfolds beyond Tenth Avenue on a waterfront known for its vast, crowded streets and nightlife. Franchot Tone is noted as coming from a wealthy Floradora family now settled in happiness. Sidewalk cafes proliferate across Manhattan as the first leads in Square report booming overflow business.
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