# V explained — Little Caesar

> Chapter companion for Little Caesar by W. R. Burnett.

## What happens

Joe Massara interacts with the check-girl and Olga Stassoff at the club, receives a dance booking from manager DeVoss, and navigates tensions with Olga over her teasing.

## Character check-ins

### Joe Massara

Joe arrives at the club, interacts with the check-girl and Olga, and accepts a dance booking from DeVoss.

### Olga Stassoff

Olga teases Joe, then apologizes, and warns him about a society woman he is to dance with.

### Mr. DeVoss

DeVoss hires Joe to replace the Stranskys and arranges a dance with a wealthy patron.

## Key lines

> The little blonde check-girl helped Joe take off his big ulster, her hand lingering on his arm.

The blonde check-girl assists Joe with his coat, touching his arm suggestively.

_Shows Joe's appeal to women and the casual flirtation in the club setting._

> I was just kidding, Joe... honest I didn't mean it. I was just kidding.

Olga apologizes, claiming she was only joking.

_Highlights the tension in Joe and Olga's relationship and Joe's sensitivity to being disrespected._

> The Stranskys broke their contract and I'm putting you on in their place.

DeVoss offers Joe the Stranskys' spot due to their contract breach.

_A key career opportunity for Joe, advancing his position at the club._

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