A. Ursyn Orchestra / Music Box Patrick
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Patrick used to sit in front of the Opera hall with his music box and collect small donations for his playing. He does the same in front of the Philharmonic. The administrative director of the opera finds it inappropriate because he is afraid that some influential patrons might disapprove it. He arranges with Frank, Bob, and Marcel, the cooks in a nearby restaurant for a free meal for Patrick at the time when the performances begin and the patrons are approaching the Opera hall. Patrick eats his dinner with gusto and then he returns to his place in front of the Opera just in time to collect money from people leaving the building after the performance. To bring the affair to an end, the director hires Patrick to clean up after the concerts. Patrick does his job well but he does not part with his music box.