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BAG CHECK.

Publication: The New Yorker
Publication Date: 01-AUG-05
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: BAG CHECK.(The Talk of the Town; security checks on New York City subways)

Article Excerpt
Scene: Subway entrance, Grand Central, 9 a.m., Friday. Players: Officers Boyd, Ramson, Kwong, and Morales. Assorted citizens and photographers.

"Exit to your left."

"Hello, Miss, going up the stairs: stay to your left."

"Only thing I can say is, people feel safe. Ninety-nine to ninety-seven per cent approve, I'd say."

"Gym clothes."

"Stay to your left. Excuse me, sir. Hello. Use the escalators to exit."

"Check my bag?"

"Thank you."

"You're quite welcome."

"Have a good day."

"How about the other backpack?"

"More clothing and books."

"My name is Edward Pleasant. I'm an opera singer."

"Excuse me, Miss, can I have your name? I'm shooting for the A.P."...

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