The text is a lively narrative interspersed with music and applause, where characters Jack, Pearl, Jean, and Mac discuss the benefits of using the telephone for business. It highlights various interactions, including a humorous misunderstanding between Tommy and Mr. Harper, and Mr. Harper’s advice on sales techniques. A traveling salesman, Mr. Bishop, emphasizes the impact of Yellow Pages advertising, and Mr. Harper showcases the efficiency of telephone orders, especially for out-of-town deliveries. The story includes Mr. Bishop urgently ordering flowers for his anniversary, imagining his wife’s reaction, and several musical numbers celebrating the telephone’s role in their lives. The narrative concludes with reflections on the importance of the telephone in their business success.

0:05 – 0:56: Music and applause.

1:12 – 2:40: Characters Jack, Pearl, Jean, and Mac greet each other and discuss the benefits of using the telephone for business.

2:46 – 4:10: A customer service interaction highlighting the efficiency of telephone orders.

4:27 – 5:57: A humorous exchange between Tommy and Mr. Harper about a misunderstanding involving a phone call.

6:02 – 7:12: Mr. Harper demonstrates the importance of keeping customer records and making sales calls.

7:17 – 8:14: Mr. Harper advises Marilyn on improving sales techniques.

8:21 – 10:02: A traveling salesman, Mr. Bishop, visits the shop and discusses the impact of Yellow Pages advertising.

10:07 – 12:03: Mr. Harper explains the advantages of using the telephone for out-of-town orders.

12:09 – 13:08: Mr. Bishop realizes it’s his anniversary and urgently orders flowers for his wife.

13:14 – 15:21: Mr. Harper places the order by telephone, showcasing the speed and convenience of the service.

15:27 – 17:06: Mr. Bishop imagines his wife’s reaction to receiving the flowers.

17:11 – 19:48: A musical number expressing love and appreciation for the telephone’s role in their lives.

19:55 – 21:07: Mr. Harper and Marilyn discuss the importance of answering calls promptly.

21:14 – 23:08: Mr. Harper and Al Jones sing about the benefits of telephone partnerships.

23:14 – 25:01: Marilyn and Tommy discuss Flora Bell’s departure to Hollywood.

25:08 – 27:02: Tommy decides to send Flora Bell flowers to win her back.

27:09 – 29:32: Tommy sings about his love for Flora Bell.

29:38 – 32:17: A final musical number celebrating the telephone’s role in their business and personal lives.

32:23 – 33:08: The characters reflect on the importance of the telephone in their success