Let George Do It - The House that Jack Built

George and Brooksie receive a letter that reads "Dear Mr. Valentine, my name is Lacey Jack. Jack is the surname, I always have to explain that. As a boy I never appreciated that handle Lacey in the front, but I got over it. We change, don't we, as time goes by. We do a lot of things different. Mr. Valentine, for the first time in my life I'm going to be really different and ask for help. I need you tonight. If you'll meet me at the Club Casino at 11 o'clock, you and Miss Brooks, I'll explain to you". Later, that night, George and Brooksie meet up with Lacey Jack, who is quietly sitting at a table. After a while, George says "The man likes to just sit and look, Brooksie. What's the matter? Take you half an hour to size people up?" Lacey says "No". Brooksie says "We don't even really know who you are". Lacey says "I know you don't. Mother died when I was seven or eight. She was a mess, but can you imagine anybody even on five cents a bucket beer hanging a name like Lacey on a brat?" George says "Oh, friend, it's a nice nightclub, but let's get down to it". Lacey says "Hold it. Excuse me, this is it, here". Brooksie asks "What?" Lacey says "The girl, the singer". George asks "What about her, Mr. Jack?" Lacey asks "What do you think?" After listening to her for a few seconds, Brooksie says "Nice looking, if you don't mind a few extra circles under the eyes". Lacey says "Needs fattening up is all". George says "Oh, brother, I give up. Come on, Brooksie, let's drink the champagne". Lacey asks "What do you think about the way she sings?" Brooksie asks "You want my opinion?" Lacey says "You've been around a lot. She's a little inexperienced, I guess". George says "Oh, brother, that doesn't... Did you get us all the way here just to get an opinion on some little blonde you've got your eye on?" Lacey says "I want to know, Mr. Valentine. I must know". George says "Alright, so I'll tell you. In a word, she'd be a great dressmaker's dummy".