Act 1, Scene 5 Summary

Guy is on top of the world because he's just received a cable from Josephine Baker, to whom he has sent some gown designs. She likes them and asks that some sample gowns be sent to her in Paris as soon as possible. Guy is fashioning a dress on Delia and talks excitedly during the fitting. Delia then leaves to catch up on some sleep, a rare commodity for her these days because of the demands of the family planning clinic.

Leland arrives for a date with Angel but finds Guy at home alone. When Angel does arrive, she is very upset because this afternoon's audition turned out to be nothing more than an indecent proposal from club owner Tony. Against her better judgment, Angel accepts Tony's proposal to become his mistress in exchange for financial support.

Leland's sense of outrage...