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BAG CHECK.(The Talk of the Town; security checks on New York City subways)
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?"
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