Hello, Mr. Merryman

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The narrator: Once three men came to New York. They went to a very large hotel and took a room there. Their room was on the 45th floor. One evening they went to the theatre and came back to the hotel very late at night.
The receptionist: Im very sorry, but our lifts dont work tonight.
Tom: Oh, its all right. Theres no hurry, and we can walk up to our room. I think I know what we can do. We can tell some jokes and interesting stories on the way. So listen to the story. . . .
"A Terrible Situation"
A party. Several groups of guests are talking. Mr. Green comes in.
Mr. Green: Good evening, Mr. Brown!
Mr. Brown: Good evening, Mr. Green!
Mr. Green: Best wishes on your birthday! And here are some flowers and a present for you.
Mr. Brown: Oh, thank you very much! Fill at home and take your seats, please! Youll hear a new song.
A beautifully dressed woman comes up to the piano and begins singing:

Dear, oh , my beloved,
I wish wed never part!
Dear, oh , my beloved,
You are always in my heart.
Dear, oh , my beloved,
I wish wed never die!
Dear, oh , my beloved,
Always smile and never cry!
Dear, oh , my beloved,
Never say to me "Good-bye!"
All guests are applauding except Mr. Green.
Mr. Green (turning to Mr. Smith): What a terrible voice! Mr. Smith, do you know who she is?
Mr. Smith: Yes, I do. She is my wife.
Mr. Green (feeling uneasy): Oh, Im sorry. To tell the truth, her voice isnt bad. I wanted to say that song is very bad.
Mr. Smith: People dont think so. Look around! They are applauding.
Mr. Green: I always say what I think. The song is bad. Do you know who wrote th