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Chapter three: Drop those Charges!

Meanwhile, after the show, Tracy said,

"Corny, you know that girl that was sent to Montrose for stealing our camera?"

"Yes, why?"

"Crystal's one of my best friend. She is smart, and on Friend Day, did a great job learning our dances. She has a dance background. Amber wanted her to be sent to Montrose so there would be another girl like me on the show!"

"Amber? How do you know it is her? Tracy, I understand, I believe you, but how can you give those allegations against her?"

"Because she tipped the police off and was on a witness stand. Mr. Spritzer chose to press charges, so she ended up there."
"You want me to tell Mr. Spritzer to drop the charges? He had a hard time lettin' you be on the show-until you made him a lot of hairspray sales."

"I know, but he's more toward sellin' the product. Tell him that she'll endorse hairspray."

"All right. Let's go now."

Tracy and Corny opened the door and Mr. Sprtizer said,

"Come in."

"Hello, Tracy. Hello, Corny. Sales are great this year, as always. What do you need?"
"Crystal," Tracy began, "the girl arrested for stealin' the Corny Collins show camera is innocent. Amber Von Tussle did it 'cause she knew to tip the police off on it. Bit we can't arrest Amber, but, sir, can you drop the charges?"

"Why would I do that?"

"She's a fine dancer-she was goin' to audition, but Amber didn't want a 'girl' like me on it. She'll endorse your hairspray. She learned the dances in one day. But her learning school is from taking several years of ballroom dancing and jazz dancing."

"I'll see about it."

The next day, Mr. Spritzer decided to drop the charges. Just as I was anticipating Tracy to visit, she came. The matron said,

"You're released because the owner and the sponsor dropped the charges. Go change, get your stuff and go."

I did just that and at last, I was no longer a 'labeled troublemaker.'